Galien, Michigan
Galien: Township in Berrien County, Michigan
About
Galien is a township located in the county of Berrien in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 549 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 527 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Galien
| Population : | 527 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Berrien County |
| Postal code : | 49113 |
| Area : | 57.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 722 feet / 220 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 01:22:39 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Galien is located at 41°47'53"N 86°29'57"W (41.7981000, -86.4991900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Galien decreased by 4.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 549 | - | census |
| 2011 | 547 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 546 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 542 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 541 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 535 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 537 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 537 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 534 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 529 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 527 | -0.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,815 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,476 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 20.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,988 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,430 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 89.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 49.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 44.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 258 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
Galien zip code is 49113.
County name: Berrien, County
fips: 26021
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $119,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,110 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $472 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $769 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,326 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 74.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 25.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.5% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 93,288 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,784 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,068 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,635 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,165 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 686 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 299 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 180 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 928 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,042 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,911.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.36 |
Schools in Galien
College & universities near Galien, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152390 | Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame (IN) | 46556 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Galien, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBU | New Buffalo | 226 North Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| SJM | St. Joseph | 410 1/2 Vine Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Berrien County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berrien County , MI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Niles | 13,758 | City in Berrien and Cass counties of Michigan |
| Benton Harbor | 9,692 | City in Michigan |
| Saint Joseph | 8,290 | City in and county seat of Berrien County, Michigan |
| Fair Plain | 7,631 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Benton Heights | 4,084 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Buchanan | 3,527 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United Staes |
| Paw Paw Lake | 3,511 | Unincorporated community in Michigan |
| Watervliet | 3,084 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Livingston | 2,599 | Township in Otsego County, Michigan |
| Bertrand | 2,599 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Bridgman | 2,200 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Sodus | 1,947 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| New Buffalo | 1,865 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States |
| Berrien Springs | 1,718 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Three Oaks | 1,540 | Township in Berrien County, Michigan |
| Coloma | 1,402 | City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America |
