Galesburg is a city located in Kalamazoo County Michigan. Galesburg has a 2024 population of 2,062. Galesburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,050 in 2020.
The average household income in Galesburg is $55,758 with a poverty rate of 21.32%. The median age in Galesburg is 38.5 years: 35.5 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galesburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,721 | 83.18% |
| Two or more races | 181 | 8.75% |
| Black or African American | 154 | 7.44% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 776 | 2.52 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 309 | 3.14 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 277 | 1.18 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 168 | 3.43 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Male | 22 | 3.86 | 13.6 | 86.4 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 7.37% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 7.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 7.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 2.6% |
| High School Graduate | 678 | 47.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 1.97% |
| Some College | 362 | 25.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,183 | 1,078 | 125 |
| Black | 138 | 124 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 59 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 47 | 10 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,125 | $58,958 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $123,125 |
| High School Graduate | $34,722 | $38,250 | $31,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,000 | $33,036 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $35,357 | $40,179 | $29,091 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $41,250 | $22,917 |
$35,357
Average Earnings
$40,179
Average Male
$29,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.94% of Galesburg residents speak only English, while 2.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,642 | 318 | 19.37% |
| Black | 121 | 79 | 65.29% |
| Multiple | 181 | 20 | 11.05% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 19 | 18.45% |
21.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.1%
Male Poverty Rate
24.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galesburg is Black, with 65.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galesburg is Multiple, with 11.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.53% |
| Some College | 23.75% |
| High School | 21.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.82% |
| Female Employed | 15.84% |
| Male Employed | 8.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,279 | $64,162 |
| Households | $45,385 | $55,758 |
| Married Families | $70,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,350 | $34,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
101
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55 | 4.17% |
| Black | 29 | 18.83% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 16.67% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14% |
| Other Race | 3 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.39%
Born in Galesburg
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
99.23% of Galesburg residents were born in the United States, with 81.39% having been born in Michigan. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,077 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 2,074 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 2,071 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 2,068 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 2,065 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 2,062 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 2,059 | 12 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 2,047 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 2,048 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,050 | -42 | -2.01% |
| 2019 | 2,092 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 2,089 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 2,086 | 10 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 2,076 | 11 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 2,065 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 2,062 | 8 | 0.39% |
| 2013 | 2,054 | 14 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 2,040 | 17 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 2,023 | 9 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 2,014 | 0 | 0% |