Galesburg city, Illinois demographics and economy
Census American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates for Galesburg city, Illinois.
Population
29,653
Median HH Income
$45,213
Median Home Value
$89,800
Median Age
41.2
Workforce
Unemployment rate
4.7%
578 unemployed of 12,321 in labor force
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
of population age 25+ (20,642 total)
Below poverty line
20.7%
5,403 of 26,113 surveyed
Housing & cost of living
Median home value
$89,800
owner-occupied housing units
Median gross rent
$719/mo
renter-occupied units, all bedrooms
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