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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Galesburg

Illinois · 33,530 residents · 17.76 sq mi
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Galesburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $36,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,530
−1%vs 2000
vs 33,706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,888 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K32K33K34K1990201020202024Galesburg
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,469
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,987 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,982
−30%vs 2000
vs $17,214 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$296
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $412 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.3% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−13%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(27,688)
Black10.1%(3,402)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,688)
Asian1%(345)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(12,134)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(29,869)
Black8%(2,667)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,214)
Asian0.8%(270)
Other2.2%(724)
Diversity Score31.7%(10,618)
Diversity Score
32
−12%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 11.3 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesburg, Illinois?

Galesburg, Illinois has about 33,530 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Galesburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Galesburg, Illinois earns about $22,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galesburg, Illinois expensive?

In Galesburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $36,500, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Galesburg, Illinois?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Galesburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galesburg, Illinois?

About 17.9% of people in 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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