Census Bureau data for Galesburg city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Galesburg city
- What is the median household income in Galesburg city?
- The median household income in Galesburg city is $50,481 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Galesburg city?
- The poverty rate in Galesburg city is 15.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Galesburg city?
- $104,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Galesburg city?
- The median gross rent in Galesburg city is $898 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Galesburg city residents have a college degree?
- 8.5% of adults in Galesburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,122
Median Income
$50,481
Median Home Value
$104,100
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.1%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,345 (+39.7%)
Home Value:
+$30,200 (+40.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.7 pp (-23.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.6 pp (-6.6%)
Unemployment:
+0.3 pp (+4.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,122
Median Age
37.0
Female
52.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 81.1%
Black 6.6%
Two or More 11.0%
Other 0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$50,481
±$7,767
-$20,668 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$62,233
Median Family Income
$57,604
Poverty Rate
15.5%
+6.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
21.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
22.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
20.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.2%
$10–15k
5.1%
$15–25k
14.6%
$25–35k
12.1%
$35–50k
16.0%
$50–75k
23.5%
$75–100k
12.5%
$100–150k
9.9%
$150–200k
3.8%
$200k+
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
898
Owner-Occupied
61.1%
Renter-Occupied
38.9%
Vacancy Rate
17.0%
Median Home Value
$104,100
-$113,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$898
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
52.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
34.1%
$50–100k
13.8%
$100–200k
23.3%
$200–300k
4.6%
$300–500k
4.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.1%
$500–1k
54.9%
$1–1.5k
37.7%
$1.5–2k
2.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.8%
1 vehicle
42.4%
2 vehicles
38.8%
3+
11.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
46.8%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
3.5%
5–19 units
7.5%
Mobile home
29.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.0%
1940–1969
7.0%
1970–1999
14.7%
2000–2009
6.7%
2010+
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.5%
-23.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.4%
Some College / Associate
27.4%
Less Than High School
1.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
+1.3 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.5%
Self-Employed
2.5%
Government Workers
7.2%
Private For-Profit
90.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.3%
Manufacturing
19.3%
Arts/Entmt.
14.5%
Retail
10.2%
Prof. Services
9.0%
Finance
6.9%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation
5.1%
Public Admin
2.6%
Wholesale
2.4%
Agriculture
1.2%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
27.5%
Food Prep
25.5%
Production
20.0%
Sales
19.0%
Construction
8.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.5 min
Drove Alone
83.5%
Carpool
4.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.5%
Walked
3.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
745
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
41.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.3%
5–9
6.7%
10–14
10.3%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
14.6%
35–44
16.0%
45–54
8.9%
55–64
3.5%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
10.0%
85+
4.9%
Under 18: 24.8%
Working age (18–64): 75.2%
65 and over: 17.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.8%
Naturalized Citizen
82.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.1%
With a Disability
20.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.2%
Uninsured
4.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.6%
Has a Computer
94.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023