Demographics — Galesburg, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,653

Median Agei

41.2

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

85.7%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,800

Median Renti

$719

Total Units

14,217

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.6%1,039

$50K–$100K

42.5%3,259

$100K–$150K

22.1%1,690

$150K–$200K

11.8%904

$200K–$300K

5.7%439

$300K–$500K

3.4%261

$500K–$1M

0.7%57

$1M+

0.2%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

888

$500–$750

1,569

$750–$1,000

1,254

$1,000–$1,250

492

$1,250–$1,500

187

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

116

Year Built

2020 or later

0%5

2010–2019

2.9%412

2000–2009

3%428

1990–1999

6%858

1980–1989

3.5%502

1970–1979

14.2%2,020

1960–1969

8.2%1,168

1950–1959

17.4%2,480

1940–1949

4.8%683

1939 or earlier

39.8%5,661

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.2%9,407

Electricity

23.3%2,920

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%81

Other

0.5%61

No Fuel

0.3%36

Wood

0.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,213

Mean Household Incomei

$59,015

Per Capita Incomei

$25,294

Poverty Ratei

18.2%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

12,326

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.3%1,293

$10K–$15K

7.6%956

$15K–$20K

6.8%848

$20K–$25K

5.8%728

$25K–$30K

3.5%436

$30K–$35K

4.4%551

$35K–$40K

6.3%784

$40K–$45K

5.1%639

$45K–$50K

5.1%634

$50K–$60K

6.5%811

$60K–$75K

9.7%1,219

$75K–$100K

11.7%1,465

$100K–$125K

6.9%864

$125K–$150K

5.3%658

$150K–$200K

3.9%486

$200K+

1.1%141

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,152

Residentsi

1,813

Avg. Tenant Renti

$342/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing373 homes100% occupied$286/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers258 homes71% occupied$453/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8476 homes96% occupied$323/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC45 homes80% occupied$365/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,213/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

75%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

20.2%

Low income$23K–$36K/yr

3.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $36K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

68.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35.9% of subsidized households are minority

30.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,5005.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

308

India

Philippines

China

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,508

Avg. Commutei

16.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,743

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,642(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured