Demographics & People — Galesburg, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,653 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~29,100 |
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| Median Age | 40.8 |
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| Total Households | 12,513 |
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| Family Households | 6,205 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3853 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,274 |
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| Black or African American | 3,649 |
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| Asian | 419 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,648 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 9,135 |
| Other groups | 7,125 |
| German | 4,840 |
| Irish | 4,132 |
| English | 2,938 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,504 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,771 |
| American | 1,677 |
| Swedish | 1,560 |
| Subsaharan African | 673 |
Language
| English Only | 25,693 |
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| Spanish | 1,393 |
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| Population 5+ | 28,193 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,867 |
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| Population 18+ | 24,789 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Galesburg, Illinois.
