Galeville, New York facts for kids
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Galeville, New York
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Location in Onondaga County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,482 |
| • Density | 3,577.02/sq mi (1,381.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13088
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-28035 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0950848 |
Galeville is a small community called a hamlet in Onondaga County, New York, United States. It's also known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area defined for counting people. In 2010, about 4,617 people lived here.
Galeville is located northwest of Syracuse. It sits in the eastern part of the town of Salina.
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Geography of Galeville
Galeville is found at coordinates 43.088816 degrees North and 76.178631 degrees West.
Land Area and Water Features
According to the United States Census Bureau, Galeville covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers) of land. There are no large bodies of water within its official boundaries.
Galeville is located north of Onondaga Lake. It is also next to Ley Creek, which flows into the lake.
Major Roads and Highways
Interstate 81 runs along the eastern side of Galeville. This highway connects with the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) just north of the community.
Population and People
Galeville has a population of 4,482 people as of the 2020 census.
Population Trends
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In the year 2000, there were 4,476 people living in Galeville. These people lived in 2,040 households, with 1,205 of them being families.
Community Diversity
The community is made up of people from various backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White (91.76%). Other groups included African American (3.87%), Native American (0.63%), and Asian (1.52%). A small percentage (1.27%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Household Information
About 21.7% of households in 2000 had children under 18. Many households (42.6%) were married couples. About 35.2% of households were individuals living alone. The average household had 2.17 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 included people of all ages. About 19.0% were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 27.0% of the population. The average age in Galeville was 43 years old.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household was $36,569. For families, the average income was $44,219. About 7.5% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 11.9% of those under 18.
Emergency Services
Galeville is protected by the Liverpool Fire Department. This department is made up entirely of volunteers. Their second fire station is located at 1029 7th North Street.
