Galestown, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Galestown, Maryland
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Location of Galestown, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Dorchester |
| Incorporated | 1951 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 472.34/sq mi (182.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21659
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| Area code(s) | 410, 443, and 667 |
| FIPS code | 24-31250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0590271 |
Galestown is a small town in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2010, about 138 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 111.
Where is Galestown Located?
Galestown is found in the state of Maryland. Its exact location is 38°34′0″N 75°42′56″W / 38.56667°N 75.71556°W. This means it's in the eastern part of the United States.
The town is quite small. It covers a total area of about 0.66 square kilometers (0.26 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Galestown?
The number of people living in Galestown has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 151 | — | |
| 1970 | 123 | −18.5% | |
| 1980 | 142 | 15.4% | |
| 1990 | 123 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 101 | −17.9% | |
| 2010 | 138 | 36.6% | |
| 2020 | 111 | −19.6% | |
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Galestown's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 138 people living in Galestown. These people lived in 49 different homes, and 31 of these were families. The town had about 575 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Galestown were White (84.8%). About 13.8% were African American. A small number (1.4%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (38.8%) had children under 18 years old. About 36.7% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (20.4%) or a father (6.1%). About 30.6% of all homes were single individuals. Some older adults (65 years or older) lived alone (16.4%).
The average age in Galestown in 2010 was 33.5 years. About 29.7% of residents were under 18. Around 11.6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 18% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 26.1%. Finally, 14.5% of residents were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (53.6%) than males (46.4%).
