Demographics & People — Galveston, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,326 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,500 |
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| Median Age | 48.8 |
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| Total Households | 661 |
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| Family Households | 347 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0462 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,243 |
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| Black or African American | 23 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 495 |
| German | 400 |
| Other groups | 158 |
| English | 154 |
| American | 128 |
| Irish | 122 |
| European | 42 |
| Italian | 31 |
| Dutch | 29 |
| Scottish | 13 |
Language
| English Only | 1,246 |
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| Spanish | 3 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,282 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 96 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,093 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Galveston, Indiana.
