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Galesburg City township

County:
Knox County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
17.76
State:
Illinois

Galesburg City township is located in Knox County, Illinois. Galesburg City township has a 2026 population of 29,347. Galesburg City township is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually but its population has decreased by -1.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,942 in 2020.

The median household income in Galesburg City township is $48,297 with a poverty rate of 19.13%. The median age in Galesburg City township is 40.8 years: 39.9 years for males, and 42.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.8 males.

29.3K
Total Population
1,652
Density (mi²)
29 0.1%
Growth

Galesburg City township Population

Galesburg City township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202629,347290.1%
202529,318290.1%
202429,289290.1%
202329,260-32-0.11%
202229,292-354-1.19%
202129,646-296-0.99%
202029,942-100-0.33%
201930,182-201-0.66%
201830,383-359-1.17%
201730,742-195-0.63%
201630,937-295-0.94%
201531,232-357-1.13%
201431,589-109-0.34%
201331,698-85-0.27%
201231,783-259-0.81%
201132,042-153-0.48%
201032,178-14-0.04%

Median Age

Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 42.3 years
Male: 39.9 years

Galesburg City township Adults

There are 23,993 adults, (6,364 of whom are seniors) in Galesburg City township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 14,467 (49.1%)
Male: 15,014 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Galesburg City township includes 73.11% White, 12.99% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White21,55573.11%
Black or African American3,83112.99%
Two or more races2,7769.42%
Other race7442.52%
Asian5591.9%
Native American160.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,2814.35%
White6722.28%
Other race5871.99%
Black or African American510.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White20,88370.84%
Black or African American3,78012.82%
Two or more races1,4955.07%
Asian5591.9%
Other race1570.53%
Native American160.05%

Galesburg City township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Galesburg City township 's average per capita income is $38,847. Household income levels show a median of $48,297. The poverty rate stands at 19.13%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$89,040-
Families$71,913$86,340
Households$48,297$63,199
Non Families$31,105$38,609

$38,847

Average Income

$48,297

Median Household Income

19.13%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)