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Galesville

Wisconsin · 1,481 residents · 1.301 sq mi
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Galesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,481
+4%since 2000
from 1,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,138 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+5%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Galesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,735
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,054 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,851
+25%since 2000
from $18,245 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,409)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,427)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other1.1%(16)
Diversity Score8.3%(123)
Diversity Score
8
+374%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesville, Wisconsin?

Galesville, Wisconsin has about 1,481 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galesville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Galesville, Wisconsin earns about $45,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galesville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Galesville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $130,600, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Galesville, Wisconsin?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Galesville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galesville, Wisconsin?

About 12.2% of people in Galesville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galesville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Galesville, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 187 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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