Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg: County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
About
Galesburg is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 32,195 and a population density of 694 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,803 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Galesburg
| Population : | 29,803 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Postal code : | 61401 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 46.41 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,530 feet / 771 meters |
| Capital city : | Galesburg is capital of Knox County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:19:03 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 642 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Galesburg is located at 40°56'52"N 90°22'16"W (40.9478200, -90.3712400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Galesburg decreased by 8.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 32,195 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,046 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,784 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,700 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,590 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 31,228 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,930 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 30,729 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 30,368 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,197 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,803 | -1.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 92,590 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 89,857 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 93,611 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 89,861 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 84.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,471 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
Galesburg zip code is 61401.
County name: Knox, County
fips: 17095
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $264,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,644 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $535 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,075 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 36,836 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 228,688 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,221,834 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 162,008 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,974,654 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,758 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,278 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,199 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,068 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,441 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,284 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 857 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,528 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 653 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,726 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,506.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 59.65 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $240,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,535 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $534 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,167 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,976 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,989 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,171 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 468,182 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 151,427 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,187 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $75,599 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $34,502 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 752 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 357 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 300 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 227 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 479 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 58 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 627 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 899.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.32 |
People born in Galesburg (75)
People born in Galesburg, including philosopher Donald Phillip Verene, saxophonist Eric Alexander, writer and editor Carl Sandburg, .
List
- Dorothea Tanning (American artist) she was born in 25/08/1910
- Hugh Gillin (American actor (1925-2004)) he was born in 14/07/1925
- John Rusling Block (American government official) he was born in 15/02/1935
- George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. (American engineer) he was born in 14/02/1859
- Charles Edward Swanson (American politician (1879-1970)) he was born in 03/01/1879
- Curtis H. Castle (American politician (1848-1928)) he was born in 04/10/1848
- Ellsworth Huntington (American geographer) he was born in 16/09/1876
- Todd Hamilton (professional golfer) he was born in 18/10/1965
- Stephen Prina (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Jeff Johnson (American musician and songwriter) he was born in 01/01/1942
- Robert S. Ingersoll (American diplomat) he was born in 28/01/1914
- Gustavus Cheyney Doane (US Army officer and explorer) he was born in 20/05/1840
- Lucille Carlisle (American actress (1895-1958)) she was born in 31/08/1895
- Phil Hare (American politician) he was born in 21/02/1949
- George Radcliffe Colton (American politician) he was born in 10/04/1865
- A. J. Fike (American racing driver) he was born in 29/12/1980
- Aaron Fike (American racing driver) he was born in 24/11/1982
- Art Twineham (American baseball player) he was born in 26/11/1866
Schools in Galesburg
College & universities near Galesburg, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146427 | Knox College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401-9999 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Galesburg, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Galesburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Post Office | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Galesburg , Michigan city in Michigan, United States with a population of 2,090 people.
- Galesburg , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 120 people.
- Galesburg , North Dakota city in North Dakota, United States with a population of 80 people.
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Truro | 18,532 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Abingdon | 3,008 | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Knox | 2,692 | County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee |
| Knoxville | 2,692 | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States |
| Ontario | 871 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Wataga | 773 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| East Galesburg | 761 | Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America |
| Oneida | 653 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Yates City | 641 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Williamsfield | 538 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Altona | 490 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Victoria | 282 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Rio | 280 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Maquon | 259 | Township in Knox County, Illinois |
| Saint Augustine | 111 | Human settlement in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Galesburg distances to largest Illinois cities
