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East Galesburg

Illinois · 818 residents · 1.365 sq mi
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East Galesburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
818
−3%vs 2000
vs 839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.9
−13%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5716447177908631990201020202024East Galesburg
2024713
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 54.5%(37)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 910.8%(88)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.5%(61)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 199.4%(77)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.6%(21)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.2%(108)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4422.5%(184)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5413.3%(109)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 646%(49)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 746.6%(54)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 842.3%(19)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.3%(11)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,735
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,324 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,525
−46%vs 2000
vs $21,532 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,000
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $488 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.6% in 2000
19.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(812)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(799)
Black1.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(8)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(26)
Ancestry
English15.3%(109)
Irish13.2%(94)
German11.1%(79)
American9.4%(67)
Swedish9%(64)
Italian3.4%(24)
Scottish1.5%(11)
Dutch1.4%(10)
Polish1.1%(8)
British0.8%(6)
Belgian0.7%(5)
Portuguese0.7%(5)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
French0.6%(4)
Czech0.4%(3)
Russian0.4%(3)
Swiss0.4%(3)
Norwegian0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.6%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.4%(129)
Married49.5%(162)
Widowed0.6%(2)
Divorced10.4%(34)
Women 15+
Never married20.7%(59)
Married52.3%(149)
Widowed15.4%(44)
Divorced11.6%(33)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Galesburg, Illinois?

East Galesburg, Illinois has about 818 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Galesburg, Illinois?

The typical household in East Galesburg, Illinois earns about $30,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Galesburg, Illinois expensive?

In East Galesburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $34,000, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in East Galesburg, Illinois?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Galesburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Galesburg, Illinois?

About 7.1% of people in East Galesburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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