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East Galesburg

County:
Knox County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.365
State:
Illinois

East Galesburg is a village located in Knox County, Illinois. East Galesburg has a 2026 population of 735. East Galesburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -3.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 761 in 2020.

The median household income in East Galesburg is $79,333 with a poverty rate of 17.53%. The median age in East Galesburg is 50.3 years: 41.4 years for males, and 52.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 114.8 males.

735
Total Population
538
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.54%
Growth

East Galesburg Population

East Galesburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026735-4-0.54%
2025739-5-0.67%
202474400%
202374420.27%
2022742-11-1.46%
2021753-8-1.05%
2020761-2-0.26%
2019771-7-0.9%
2018778-9-1.14%
2017787-7-0.88%
2016794-2-0.25%
2015796-9-1.12%
201480520.25%
2013803-4-0.5%
2012807-7-0.86%
201181420.25%
201081600%

Median Age

Overall: 50.3 years
Female: 52.3 years
Male: 41.4 years

East Galesburg Adults

There are 606 adults, (211 of whom are seniors) in East Galesburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 332 (46.6%)
Male: 381 (53.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Galesburg includes 97.05% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White69297.05%
Two or more races162.24%
Native American50.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White172.38%
Two or more races60.84%
Native American50.7%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White67594.67%
Two or more races101.4%

East Galesburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Galesburg 's average per capita income is $43,417. Household income levels show a median of $79,333. The poverty rate stands at 17.53%.

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$94,375-
Families$84,083$105,376
Households$79,333$102,154
Non Families$51,354$91,853

$43,417

Average Income

$79,333

Median Household Income

17.53%

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)