Galesburg Population

2010–2026

2,073

2026 projection

1.2% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Galesburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,073+20.10%
20252,071+70.34%
20242,064-10.05%
20232,065+120.58%
20222,053-10.05%
20212,054+50.24%
20202,049-30.15%
20192,052-20.10%
20182,05400.00%
20172,054+50.24%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Galesburg is growing about as fast as Kalamazoo County and Michigan, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kalamazoo County+0.8%
  • Galesburg+0.7%
  • Michigan+0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Galesburg Demographics

39.4median age

Median age

Female42.4 yrs
Male39.1 yrs

Adults

1,626
411 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults1,215 other adults

Sex

Female 50.9% · 1,029Male 49.1% · 994

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 20 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Galesburg Income

$52,153median household income

Median household income

$52,153

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,830

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

25.7%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Galesburg Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%40%46%
Never married35%39%31%
Divorced15%15%16%
Widowed6%5%7%
Separated2%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201