Galesburg, Illinois Population 2022
Galesburg is a city located in Knox County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Knox County. With a 2020 population of 29,624, it is the 67th largest city in Illinois and the 1537th largest city in the United States. Galesburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,052 in 2020. Spanning over 18 miles, Galesburg has a population density of 1,670 people per square mile.
The average household income in Galesburg is $51,294 with a poverty rate of 19.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $622 per month, and the median house value is $76,400. The median age in Galesburg is 40.3 years, 38.1 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
Galesburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Galesburgwas:
- White: 78.90%
- Black or African American: 13.86%
- Two or more races: 2.81%
- Other race: 2.47%
- Asian: 1.70%
- Native American: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52,912 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 52,705 | -207 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 52,302 | -403 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 52,129 | -173 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 51,944 | -185 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 51,370 | -574 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 50,917 | -453 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 50,577 | -340 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 49,978 | -599 | -1.20% |
| 2019 | 49,699 | -279 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 49,420 | -279 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 49,141 | -279 | -0.57% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,991 | 78.90% |
| Black or African American | 4,215 | 13.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 78 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 517 | 1.70% |
| Some Other Race | 751 | 2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 853 | 2.81% |
Galesburg Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,495 | 2.1 | 57.8 |
| Married | 4,233 | 3.02 | 81.3 |
| Male | 578 | 3.5 | 48.4 |
| Female | 1,249 | 3.2 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 6,435 | 1.17 | 46.3 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 819 | 3.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,228 | 10.52% |
| High School Graduate | 7,419 | 35.03% |
| Some College | 4,629 | 21.86% |
| Associates Degree | 2,148 | 10.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,366 | 11.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,570 | 7.41% |
Galesburg Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 131 | 103 | 28 |
| White | 17,226 | 15,424 | 3,635 |
| 2+ Races | 263 | 239 | 42 |
| Native American | 78 | 74 | 8 |
| Other Race | 490 | 338 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 1,133 | 776 | 72 |
| Black | 2,493 | 1,643 | 151 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 21.37%.
$32,057
Average Earnings
$35,680
Average Male
$28,969
Average Female
Galesburg Language by Age
Galesburg Language
91.08% of Galesburg residents speak only English, while 8.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.14% of the population.
Galesburg Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,741 | 1,576 | 57.50% |
| Native | 72 | 31 | 43.06% |
| Multiple | 782 | 159 | 20.33% |
| Hispanic | 1,709 | 291 | 17.03% |
| White | 21,300 | 3,174 | 14.90% |
| Asian | 231 | 32 | 13.85% |
| Other | 112 | NaN% |
19.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.78%
Male Poverty Rate
19.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Galesburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Galesburg is Black, with 57.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Galesburg is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.28%.
Galesburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Galesburg Married by Age and Sex
Galesburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Galesburg Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,908 | 9.36% |
| Black | 85 | 2.60% |
| Asian | 9 | 2.20% |
| Other Race | 40 | 6.61% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 4.60% |
Galesburg Veterans by Education
17.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.90%
Born in Galesburg
95.39%
Native Born
4.61%
Foreign Born
4.03%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.39% of Galesburg residents were born in the United States, with 76.90% having been born in Illinois. 4.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,953 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 10,158 | 5,205 | 7.45% |
| 1880 | 11,437 | 1,279 | 1.19% |
| 1890 | 15,264 | 3,827 | 2.93% |
| 1900 | 18,607 | 3,343 | 2.00% |
| 1910 | 22,089 | 3,482 | 1.73% |
| 1920 | 23,834 | 1,745 | 0.76% |
| 1930 | 28,830 | 4,996 | 1.92% |
| 1940 | 28,876 | 46 | 0.02% |
| 1950 | 31,425 | 2,549 | 0.85% |
| 1960 | 37,243 | 5,818 | 1.71% |
| 1970 | 36,290 | -953 | -0.26% |
| 1980 | 35,305 | -985 | -0.27% |
| 1990 | 33,530 | -1,775 | -0.51% |
| 2000 | 33,706 | 176 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 32,195 | -1,511 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 31,981 | -214 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 31,767 | -214 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 31,553 | -214 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 31,339 | -214 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 31,125 | -214 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 30,911 | -214 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 30,697 | -214 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 30,483 | -214 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 30,269 | -214 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 30,052 | -217 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 29,838 | -214 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 29,624 | -214 | -0.72% |