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Population of Galesburg, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)17.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,669.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.72% (-214)
Growth Since 2020-2.57% (-781)
Rank in State67th
Rank in Country1537th

The population of Galesburg, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 29,624. This is a decrease of -0.72% (-214 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Galesburg by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Galesburg by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Galesburg by Age

Galesburg Population Pyramid 2022
Galesburg Median Age
41.2
Total
39.6
Male
44.5
Female
Galesburg Sex Ratio
51.81%
15,752
Male
48.19%
14,653
Female
Galesburg Age Dependency Ratio
34.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
28.6
Child Dependency Ratio
Galesburg Adults
25,076
Adults
(6,467 of whom are seniors) in Galesburg.

Population of Galesburg by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate