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Population Review

Census ACS · #618 μSA

Galesburg Metro Area

The Galesburg, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 49,294 residents. The median household income is $53,291 and the median home value is $104,900.

49,294

Population

69

People / sq mi

$53,291

Median Income

$104,900

Median Home Value

The Galesburg CBSA covers 716 sq mi of land at 68.8 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White83.3%
Black or African American7.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%

Economy & Income

$53,291

Median Household Income

$29,614

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$104,900

Median Home Value

$725

Median Rent

69.8%

Homeownership

Education

89.3%

High School+

20.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

5.7%

Work From Home

20.6 min

Avg Commute

16.3%

Foreign Born

Galesburg spans this state

Nearby metros

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Part of Illinois

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Galesburg, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 49,294 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #618 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Galesburg metro area is $53,291, with a per capita income of $29,614.

The Galesburg, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.

Data for the Galesburg, Il CBSA (23660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.