Galesburg, Michigan facts for kids
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Galesburg, Michigan
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| City of Galesburg | |
Location within Kalamazoo County
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 Galesburg, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Galesburg, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Settled | 1835 |
| Incorporated | 1861 (village) 1931 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,049 |
| • Density | 1,442.96/sq mi (557.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49053
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| Area code(s) | 269 |
| FIPS code | 26-31260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0626603 |
Galesburg is a small city located in Kalamazoo County, in the state of Michigan, USA. In 2020, about 2,049 people lived there.
Galesburg is found along the northern side of the Kalamazoo River. It is located near the M-96 highway and just north of I-94. The city of Kalamazoo is about 10 miles (16 km) to the west, and Battle Creek is about 10 miles (16 km) to the east.
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History of Galesburg
Galesburg was first settled in 1835 and was originally called Morton. In 1837, the town was officially planned out and given its current name, Galesburg. It became a village in 1861 and then a city in 1931. The city is named after George L. Gale, who was one of the first people to settle there.
Geography and Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Galesburg covers a total area of about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.41 square miles (3.65 square kilometers), is land. The remaining small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 140 | — | |
| 1890 | 702 | — | |
| 1900 | 689 | −1.9% | |
| 1910 | 656 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 692 | 5.5% | |
| 1930 | 936 | 35.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,040 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,200 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,410 | 17.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,355 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,822 | 34.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,863 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,988 | 6.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,009 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,049 | 2.0% | |
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How Many People Live in Galesburg?
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,009 people living in Galesburg. These people made up 766 households, with 497 of them being families. The city had about 1,424.8 people per square mile (550.1 people per square kilometer).
The average age of people in Galesburg was 35.6 years old. About 25.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 12.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%).
Famous People from Galesburg
- William Rufus Shafter: A well-known United States military officer.
Local Schools
In 1951, the communities of Galesburg and nearby Augusta worked together to create a public school district. This district is called Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools. Today, Galesburg has a primary school and a high school. The middle school for the district is located in Augusta.
See also
In Spanish: Galesburg (Míchigan) para niños
