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Galesburg

Illinois · 30,052 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 $37,322. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,400. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,052
−11%since 2000
from 33,706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,692 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,898 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K32K33K34K1990201020202024Galesburg
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,322
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,987 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,497
+31%since 2000
from $17,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(21,088)
Black14%(4,215)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,552)
Asian1%(301)
Other2.2%(655)
Diversity Score54.3%(16,318)
Diversity Score
54
+51%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galesburg, Illinois?

Galesburg, Illinois has about 30,052 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galesburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Galesburg, Illinois earns about $37,322 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Galesburg, Illinois?

About 18.6% 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 19.8% of people in Galesburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galesburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Galesburg, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,478 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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