Galesburg, Kansas facts for kids
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Galesburg, Kansas
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Location within Neosho County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Neosho |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 149 |
| • Density | 876/sq mi (331/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66740
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-25150 |
| GNIS ID | 2394843 |
Galesburg is a small city located in Neosho County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 149 people lived there.
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History of Galesburg
Galesburg was founded in 1871. Christopher and Elvina Boje gave the land to start the town.
The town was officially planned and mapped out in 1871. This happened when the railroad reached that area. A post office from a nearby town called Rose Hill moved to Galesburg in March 1871.
Geography and Climate
Where is Galesburg?
Galesburg covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the climate like?
The weather in Galesburg has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's often shown as "Cfa".
People of Galesburg
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 63 | — | |
| 1910 | 183 | — | |
| 1920 | 205 | 12.0% | |
| 1930 | 199 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 165 | −17.1% | |
| 1950 | 189 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 128 | −32.3% | |
| 1970 | 146 | 14.1% | |
| 1980 | 181 | 24.0% | |
| 1990 | 160 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 150 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 126 | −16.0% | |
| 2020 | 149 | 18.3% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 149 people living in Galesburg. There were 57 households and 40 families. Most people living there were white.
About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 17% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was about 37.8 years.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 126 people in Galesburg. There were 58 households and 39 families. Most people were white.
About 20% of the households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.17 people.
The median age in 2010 was 50.5 years. About 19% of residents were under 18. Around 22% were 65 or older.
Education
The public schools in Galesburg are part of the Erie–Galesburg USD 101 school district.
Galesburg High School closed in 1967. This happened because schools were combined into larger districts. The mascot for Galesburg High School was the Pirates.
See also
In Spanish: Galesburg (Kansas) para niños
