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East Galesburg

Illinois · 763 residents · 1.365 sq mi
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East Galesburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,708. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,500. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
763
−9%since 2000
from 839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
559 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+18%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5716447177908631990201020202024East Galesburg
2024713
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,708
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,414
+78%since 2000
from $21,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score5.9%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(680)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(35)
Asian2.1%(16)
Other1.9%(14)
Diversity Score22.5%(172)
Diversity Score
23
+282%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Galesburg, Illinois?

East Galesburg, Illinois has about 763 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Galesburg, Illinois earns about $57,708 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in East Galesburg, Illinois?

About 25.1% 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 10.0% of people in East Galesburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Galesburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, East Galesburg, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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