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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 2025 population of 726. East Galesburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 761 in 2020.

The average household income in East Galesburg is $88,292 with a poverty rate of 13.02%.The median age in East Galesburg is 51.5 years: 49.5 years for males, and 54.9 years for females.

726
Total Population
532
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.95%
Growth

East Galesburg Population

East Galesburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of East Galesburg includes 96.6% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White65396.6%
Two or more races162.37%
Native American40.59%
Asian30.44%

East Galesburg Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

East Galesburg's average per capita income is $46,458. Household income levels show a median of $65,750. The poverty rate stands at 13.02%.

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$94,583-
Families$86,058$93,029
Households$65,750$88,292
Non Families$48,750$75,214

$46,458

Average Income

$65,750

Median Household Income

13.02%

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)