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Population Review

Galesburg city, IL — Population & Demographics

Galesburg city, IL has a population of 29,653. The median household income is $45,213 and the median age is 41.2.

29,653

Population

$45,213

Median Income

$89,800

Median Home Value

41.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White75.1%
Black or African American12.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$45,213

Median Household Income

$25,294

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$89,800

Median Home Value

$719

Median Rent

61.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

85.7%

High School+

19.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.8%

Drive Alone

5.7%

Work From Home

16.2 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Galesburg city, IL has a population of 29,653 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Galesburg city, IL is $45,213, with 13.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Galesburg city, IL is $89,800, with median rent at $719.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.