Galesburg is a city in Neosho County, Kansas, United States.

[3] Christopher and Elvina Boje gave land to build the town of Galesburg in 1871.

Their daughter, Etta met and married Samuel Magner and raised family there.

[4][5] A post office established in Rose Hill (an extinct town) was moved to Galesburg, and opened in March 1871.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), all of it land.

[7] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[8] The 2020 United States census counted 149 people, 57 households, and 40 families in Galesburg.

28.1% of households consisted of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.8% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races.

32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 8.3% of families and 13.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.5% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.