Greater Galesburg, Michigan facts for kids
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Greater Galesburg, Michigan
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Unincorporated community & former census-designated place (CDP)
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Former location within Kalamazoo County
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 Greater Galesburg, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Greater Galesburg, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| Townships | Charleston and Comstock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km2) |
| • Land | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,631 |
| • Density | 245.2/sq mi (94.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 26-34670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393026 |
Greater Galesburg was a special area in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It was called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it was an area defined just for counting people during the 2000 census. It wasn't a real city or town with its own government.
This area surrounded the actual city of Galesburg. In 2000, about 1,631 people lived there. After 2000, this special counting area was no longer used. Greater Galesburg included parts of two nearby areas: Comstock Charter Township and Charleston Township.
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What Was a Census-Designated Place?
A census-designated place, or CDP, is like a made-up boundary. The United States Census Bureau creates these areas. They help gather information about people living in places that aren't official cities or towns. Even though Greater Galesburg was a CDP, it was closely linked to the city of Galesburg.
Where Was Greater Galesburg Located?
Greater Galesburg was in the state of Michigan, within Kalamazoo County. It covered a total area of about 7.7 square miles (19.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.7 square miles (17.2 square kilometers), was land. The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers), was water.
Who Lived in Greater Galesburg?
In 2000, there were 1,631 people living in Greater Galesburg. These people lived in 633 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 450 of these households were families.
Households and Families
Many households, about 34%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, nearly 60%, were married couples living together. Some households, about 9%, were led by a woman without a husband present. About 22% of all households were single individuals living alone. Around 8.7% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average number of people in a household was about 2.56. For families, the average size was a bit larger, around 3.02 people.
Age Groups
The people in Greater Galesburg were spread across different age groups:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.5% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, about 33.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.9% were aged 45 to 64.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Greater Galesburg was 36 years.
