Galesville, WI Demographics

A map of Galesville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,659	1,520	95.2%	91.5%
Multiracial	53	67	3.0%	4.0%
Hispanic	22	37	1.3%	2.2%
Black	6	6	0.3%	0.4%
Asian	2	31	0.1%	1.9%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Galesville, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,742, an increase from the 1,662 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.2% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Galesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Galesville has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Galesville, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 9.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Galesville is ranked the 288th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Galesville was ranked the 296th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Galesville's White Population

1,659 residents of Galesville, or 95.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Galesville is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Galesville ranks 363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galesville's White population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Galesville's population has increased from 91.5% to 95.2%.

Galesville is more White than neighboring Trempealeau (94.8% White), Holmen (87.7% White), Brice Prairie (88.7% White), and Pickwick (77.8% White). Galesville is less White than neighboring Ettrick (96.2% White).

Galesville's Black Population

6 residents of Galesville, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Galesville is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Galesville ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galesville's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Galesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Galesville is more Black than neighboring Trempealeau (0% Black), Ettrick (0% Black), and Pickwick (0% Black). Galesville is less Black than neighboring Holmen (0.4% Black), and Brice Prairie (0.6% Black).

Galesville's Asian Population

2 residents of Galesville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Galesville is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Galesville ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galesville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 93.5%. Asian residents' share of Galesville's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.1%.

Galesville is more Asian than neighboring Ettrick (0% Asian), and Brice Prairie (0% Asian). Galesville is less Asian than neighboring Trempealeau (0.3% Asian), Holmen (6.4% Asian), and Pickwick (7% Asian).

Galesville's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Galesville, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Galesville is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Galesville ranks 527th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galesville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Galesville's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.

Galesville is more Hispanic than neighboring Ettrick (1.2% Hispanic), Holmen (1.1% Hispanic), and Brice Prairie (0.1% Hispanic). Galesville is less Hispanic than neighboring Trempealeau (2.4% Hispanic), and Pickwick (15.2% Hispanic).

Galesville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Galesville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Galesville is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Galesville ranks 695th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galesville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Galesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Galesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holmen (0.4% Native American/Other), and Brice Prairie (7.6% Native American/Other).

Galesville's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Galesville, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Galesville is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Galesville ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Galesville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Galesville's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.0%.

Galesville is more Multiracial than neighboring Trempealeau (2.5% Multiracial), Ettrick (2.7% Multiracial), and Pickwick (0% Multiracial). Galesville is less Multiracial than neighboring Holmen (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.