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
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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
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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.
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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.
In Galesburg, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $104,900. Galesburg is a metro area in IL with a population of 49,294.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $53,291, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.5%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $104,900, with typical rent around $725.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 20.3%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.