Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 16.78 minutes getting to work every day.
The education level of Galesburg citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.26% of adults 25 and older in Galesburg have a college degree.
The per capita income in Galesburg in 2022 was $25,294, which is low income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $101,176 for a family of four. However, Galesburg contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Galesburg is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Galesburg home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Galesburg residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Galesburg include German, Irish, English, Swedish, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Galesburg is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
