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Galesville

Wisconsin · 1,662 residents · 1.301 sq mi
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Galesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,087. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,662
+16%since 2000
from 1,427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,277 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,097 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Galesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,087
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,054 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,463
+61%since 2000
from $18,245 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,520)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(37)
Asian1.9%(31)
Other2.2%(37)
Diversity Score16.2%(270)
Diversity Score
16
+826%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesville, Wisconsin?

Galesville, Wisconsin has about 1,662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galesville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Galesville, Wisconsin earns about $56,087 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 $146,400, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Galesville, Wisconsin?

About 22.6% 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 9.4% 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 368 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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