Galestown
Town in Dorchester County, Maryland

Galestown is a town in Dorchester County, Maryland, with 111 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sharptown, 1.7 miles S.
- 111residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 473 / sq mipopulation density
- 21861ZIP code
About Galestown
Galestown is a town in Dorchester County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, Galestown had a population of 111.
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- $246,400
- Median age
- 42.1
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Galestown had 111 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 111 |
|---|---|
| Density | 473 per sq mi (183 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Galestown at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 111 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5626° N, 75.7158° W |
| ZIP code | 21861 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2431250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Galestown
- Sharptown1.7 mi S
- Brookview4.2 mi W
- Eldorado4.3 mi W
- Bethel, DE5.2 mi E
- Mardela Springs7.5 mi S
- Laurel, DE7.8 mi E
- Blades, DE7.9 mi NE
- Vienna8.4 mi SW
- Seaford, DE8.6 mi NE
- Hurlock9.3 mi NW
- Federalsburg9.5 mi N
- Hebron9.7 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Galestown
What county is Galestown in?
Galestown is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What is the population of Galestown, MD?
111 people lived in Galestown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Galestown, MD?
The ZIP code of Galestown is 21861.
What is the elevation of Galestown?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Galestown?
Sharptown (1.7 mi), Brookview (4.2 mi), Eldorado (4.3 mi), Bethel (5.2 mi), Mardela Springs (7.5 mi).
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