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Galestown, MD

Town in Dorchester County, Maryland.

Population

114

Land area

0.2sq mi

People per sq mi

486

ZIP codes

0

Galestown and its ZIP codes

Full map

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dorchester County. PPP loans are for Galestown.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,133

11,861 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,255

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$384M

FY 2026, $11,818 per person

Dorchester County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Galestown, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

430

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,382

8.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 28°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Galestown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.6%

U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

Cities near Galestown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SharptownTown1.6 mi0.4
BrookviewTown4.2 mi0
EldoradoTown4.3 mi0.1
Bethel, DETown5.2 mi0.4
Mardela SpringsTown7.6 mi0.4
Blades, DETown7.8 mi0.6
Laurel, DETown8.4 mi2.8
ViennaTown8.5 mi0.8
Seaford, DECity8.8 mi5.1
HurlockTown9.6 mi2.7
HebronTown9.6 mi1.3
FederalsburgTown9.7 mi1.9
Delmar, DETown11 mi1.9
East New MarketTown11 mi0.4
DelmarTown12 mi1.7
SecretaryTown13 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Galestown, MD in?
Galestown is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the population of Galestown, MD?
About 114 people live in Galestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Galestown?
Nearby places include Sharptown (1.6 mi), Brookview (4.2 mi), Eldorado (4.3 mi), Bethel, DE (5.2 mi), Mardela Springs (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023