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Galesburg city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: Galesburg city • Census GEOID: 1728326 • Knox County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Galesburg city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $48,297 ±$3,539
Per Capita Income $27,222 ±$1,536
Poverty Rate 19.1% ±2.2%
Population Below Poverty Level 4,956 ±565
Unemployment Rate 5% ±1.7%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 12,044 ±593
Broadband Internet Rate 82.3% ±2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).