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Galesburg

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.417
State:
Michigan

Galesburg is a city located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Galesburg has a 2026 population of 2,096. Galesburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,056 in 2020.

The median household income in Galesburg is $52,153 with a poverty rate of 25.72%. The median age in Galesburg is 39.4 years: 39.1 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.6 males.

2.1K
Total Population
1,479
Density (mi²)
7 0.34%
Growth

Galesburg Population

Galesburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,09670.34%
20252,08960.29%
20242,08370.34%
20232,076170.83%
20222,05950.24%
20212,054-2-0.1%
20202,056-1-0.05%
20192,09230.14%
20182,08930.14%
20172,086100.48%
20162,076110.53%
20152,06530.15%
20142,06280.39%
20132,054140.69%
20122,040170.84%
20112,023140.7%
20102,01430.15%

Median Age

Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 39.1 years

Galesburg Adults

There are 1,626 adults, (411 of whom are seniors) in Galesburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,029 (50.9%)
Male: 994 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Galesburg includes 88.09% White, 6.18% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,78288.09%
Black or African American1256.18%
Two or more races1095.39%
Other race50.25%
Native American20.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races522.57%
White180.89%
Black or African American150.74%
Other race50.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,76487.2%
Black or African American1105.44%
Two or more races572.82%
Native American20.1%

Galesburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Galesburg 's average per capita income is $36,830. Household income levels show a median of $52,153. The poverty rate stands at 25.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$78,869-
Families$68,036$75,308
Households$52,153$62,294
Non Families$23,600$36,869

$36,830

Average Income

$52,153

Median Household Income

25.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)