City · Michigan
Galesburg, Michigan
Galesburg, city, in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Galesburg had 2,071 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,049 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,023 (±386). GEOID 2631260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,071
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,049 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,023 ±386
Median household income
$52,153
±$10,452 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$120,800
±$23,963 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$903
±$125 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Galesburg and what county is it in?
Galesburg is a city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 1,446 residents per square mile in 2020.
Galesburg is in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Galesburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,071 people lived in Galesburg on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,049 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,023 (±386).
| Measure | Galesburg | Kalamazoo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,023 ±386 | 262,375 | no clear change |
| Households | 774 ±124 | 107,110 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.30 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 895 ±136 | 114,908 | no clear change |
Galesburg's population since 2000
From 1,988 in 2000 to 2,071 in 2025: up 4.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Galesburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Galesburg?
The median resident of Galesburg is 39.4 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.4%.
| Measure | Galesburg | Kalamazoo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 ±2.4 | 35.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% ±6.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3% ±7.8 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±6.2 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±2.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2% ±5.7 pts | 74.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±4.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±2.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.1% ±6.5 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5% ±3.0 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8% ±2.6 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.0% ±4.1 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1% ±5.3 pts | 85.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Galesburg earn?
Half of Galesburg's 774 households earn less than $52,153 a year (±$10,452), against $72,532 in Kalamazoo County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $44,472 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Galesburg | Kalamazoo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,153 ±$10,452 | $72,532 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,294 ±$8,508 | $100,193 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,626 ±$4,247 | $41,530 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.7% ±10.7 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.0% ±24.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.5% ±7.4 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% ±6.4 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.0% ±6.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Galesburg?
Owners occupy 68.1% of Galesburg's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,800 by its owner (±$23,963). The median renter pays $903 a month including utilities, and 56.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Galesburg | Kalamazoo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $120,800 ±$23,963 | $241,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $903 ±$125 | $1,093 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.2% ±15.9 pts | 44.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $956 ±$87 | $1,616 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1% ±7.9 pts | 64.5% | +15.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.9% ±7.9 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Housing units | 895 ±136 | 114,908 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±2.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.8% ±11.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.0% ±8.2 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.6% ±7.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.0% ±8.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.9% ±2.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Galesburg building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Galesburg in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Galesburg work and get to work?
83.3% of Galesburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Galesburg | Kalamazoo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.3% ±9.4 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±4.4 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3% ±7.2 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2% ±2.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±3.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4% ±5.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min ±3.6 | 20.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Galesburg?
No census tract lies mostly in Galesburg; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 67.02Kalamazoo County | 6,576 | $87,500 |
| Tract 67.01Kalamazoo County | 2,705 | $70,800 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Galesburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Galesburg compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Galesburg is the 7,569th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 245th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Galesburg ranks 1,202nd of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 245th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 618th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 233rd | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 1,202nd | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,256th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 1,237th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 737th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,297th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 987th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,137th | 1,356 |
| Travel time to work | 942nd | 1,356 |
Galesburg's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Galesburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Galesburg?
20 of the 57 figures for Galesburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Galesburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Galesburg.