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 | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 126 |
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119 |
| • Density | 680.00/sq mi (262.14/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 | 469684 |
Galesburg is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 126.
History
Galesburg was laid out and platted in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office established in Rose Hill (an extinct town) was moved to Galesburg, and opened in March 1871.
Geography
Galesburg is located at 37°28′21″N 95°21′21″W / 37.472415°N 95.355892°W (37.472415, -95.355892). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Galesburg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| 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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 119 | −5.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 126 people, 58 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The population density was 741.2 inhabitants per square mile (286.2/km2). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 382.4 per square mile (147.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.8% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.
There were 58 households, of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.72.
The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education
Galesburg is served by USD 101 Erie.
Galesburg High School was closed through school unification. The Galesburg High School mascot was Pirates.
See also
In Spanish: Galesburg (Kansas) para niños
