Demographics in Galesburg, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Galesburg?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

29,653

Male

15,201

51.3%

Female

14,452

48.7%

Median Age

41.2

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

75.1%

Black

12.3%

Hispanic

8.9%

Asian

1.4%

Two or More

8.1%

Other

3.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.4%

High School or Higher

37.2%

Foreign Born

5.1%

Veterans

5.5%

Married

30.5%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Galesburg, IL has a population of 29,653 with a median age of 41.2. The racial makeup is 75.1% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 12.3% Black, 1.4% Asian. About 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.1%.