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Galesburg, MI


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Galesburg, Michigan

Galesburg, Michigan, in Kalamazoo county, is 8 miles E of Kalamazoo, Michigan (center to center) and 105 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is included in the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,988 people lived in Galesburg.

The People and Families of Galesburg

In Galesburg, about 44% of adults are married. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Galesburg; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Galesburg had a median family income of $44,038.

Political Inclinations

Galesburg residents donated more money ($2,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Galesburg Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Galesburg are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Galesburg offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Galesburg, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Galesburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Galesburg Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Galesburg, MI

Comparing Galesburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women63
Racial Diversity65
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime56
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