Galesburg, North Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Galesburg
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Grain Elevator in Galesburg
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Location of Galesburg, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Traill |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 118 |
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115 |
| • Density | 715.15/sq mi (275.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58035
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-28980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036049 |
Galesburg is a small city in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. It was founded in 1882. In 2020, about 118 people lived there.
Galesburg is famous for being home to the KRDK-TV mast. This is one of the world's tallest structures, standing at about 2,060 feet (628 meters) high!
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Where is Galesburg?
Galesburg is located in North Dakota. The city covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Galesburg has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 169 | — | |
| 1960 | 166 | −1.8% | |
| 1970 | 134 | −19.3% | |
| 1980 | 165 | 23.1% | |
| 1990 | 161 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 157 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 108 | −31.2% | |
| 2020 | 118 | 9.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 115 | 6.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 108 people living in Galesburg. These people lived in 56 different homes. About half of these homes were families.
Most people living in Galesburg were White (98.1%). A small number (1.9%) were Native American.
The average age of people in Galesburg was about 49 years old. About 13% of the residents were under 18. Many people were between 45 and 64 years old (37.1%). Also, about 25.9% of the people were 65 years or older. More males lived in the city (59.3%) than females (40.7%).
Education in Galesburg
Students in Galesburg attend schools that are part of the May-Port CG Public School District 14.
See also
In Spanish: Galesburg (Dakota del Norte) para niños
