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Galesburg Community Unit School District 205
Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 32,619. The median household income is $50,893 and the median age is 41.7.
32,619
Population
259
People / sq mi
$50,893
Median Income
41.7
Median Age
Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 covers 126 sq mi of land at 259.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,893
Median Household Income
$28,504
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$102,200
Median Home Value
$810
Median Rent
64.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.3%
High School+
20.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 serves a community with a population of 32,619 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 is $50,893, with a per capita income of $28,504. The poverty rate is 10.2%.
Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 is 75.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Galesburg Community Unit School District 205, 87.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 is $102,200, with a median rent of $810. The homeownership rate is 64.4%.
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Data for Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1716080).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.