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Galestown

County:
Sussex County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.235
State:
Maryland

Galestown is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware and Dorchester County, Maryland. Galestown has a 2026 population of 115. Galestown is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 114 in 2020.

The median age in Galestown is 42.1 years: 40.5 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.1 males.

115
Total Population
490
Density (mi²)

Galestown Population

Galestown Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611500%
202511500%
202411500%
202311510.88%
202211400%
202111400%
202011400%
2019133-2-1.48%
2018135-1-0.74%
201713610.74%
2016135-1-0.74%
201513600%
201413600%
201313600%
2012136-1-0.73%
2011137-1-0.72%
201013800%

Median Age

Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 40.5 years

Galestown Adults

There are 87 adults, (20 of whom are seniors) in Galestown.

Sex Ratio

Female: 64 (56.1%)
Male: 50 (43.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Galestown includes 77.19% White, 12.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8877.19%
Black or African American1412.28%
Two or more races1210.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8877.19%
Black or African American1412.28%
Two or more races1210.53%

Galestown Marital Status

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)