Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Galesville, WI

Galesville, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,742population

32.8median age

This community is a community of 1,742 with a median age of 32.8. The population is predominantly White (95.2%) with a significant Two or More community (3%). Median household income is $71,429. 97.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 51.9%, with a median home value of $232,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.2%1,659

Two or More

3%53

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%22

Black

0.3%6

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%23

High School Diploma

29.4%308

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%76

Some College (1+ yr)

18.5%194

Associate's Degree

16.4%172

Bachelor's Degree

13.8%145

Master's Degree

8.5%89

Professional Degree

0.8%8

Doctorate

0.5%5

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

$232,000median home value

$959median rent

51.9%homeownership

757total units

2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 51.9%

Renter 48.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%13

$50K–$100K

5.2%20

$100K–$150K

10.6%41

$150K–$200K

17.7%68

$200K–$300K

41.8%161

$300K–$500K

20.8%80

$500K–$1M

0.5%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

106

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%12

2010–2019

12.5%95

2000–2009

8.1%61

1990–1999

9.1%69

1980–1989

12.4%94

1970–1979

11.8%89

1960–1969

7.1%54

1950–1959

9%68

1940–1949

5.3%40

1939 or earlier

23.1%175

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59%438

Electricity

37.1%275

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%13

Other

1.2%9

Fuel Oil

0.5%4

Wood

0.4%3

Household Economyi

$71,429median household income

$32,701per capita income

11.9%poverty rate

0%unemployment

891labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%11

$10K–$15K

7.1%53

$15K–$20K

0.7%5

$20K–$25K

10.4%77

$25K–$30K

5.5%41

$30K–$35K

3.2%24

$35K–$40K

2.8%21

$40K–$45K

5.3%39

$45K–$50K

3.9%29

$50K–$60K

6.3%47

$60K–$75K

5.4%40

$75K–$100K

13.9%103

$100K–$125K

16%119

$125K–$150K

10.4%77

$150K–$200K

3.9%29

$200K+

3.6%27

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$393/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing19 homes90% occupied$400/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes89% occupied$386/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,429/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

69%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

28.2%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

2.8%

Who Receives This Housing

65.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

39.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

150.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

878

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

891

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

72(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured