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Crime in Galesburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Galesburg. Key points include:
There were 1,004 total crimes in Galesburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Galesburg is 3,478.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Galesburg is 512.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Galesburg is 2,965.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Galesburg is 64.13% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Galesburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Galesburg / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,004 | 3,478.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 148 | 512.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 6.9 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 20.8 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 98 | 339.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 856 | 2,965.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 209 | 724.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 597 | 2,068.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 50 | 173.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Galesburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Galesburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Galesburg is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Galesburg is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Galesburg is $99,822.
The median income in Galesburg is $48,297.
Galesburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Galesburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Galesburg | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 49 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Galesburg, IL Weather
The average high in Galesburg is 60.1° and the average low is 40.2°.
There are 71.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.1 inches of precipitation each year with 23.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Galesburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Galesburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Galesburg
The current population in Galesburg is 29,481. The population has decreased 8.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,481 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 29,653 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 29,923 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 30,298 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 30,405 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 30,689 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 30,986 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 31,215 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 31,469 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 31,696 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 31,898 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 31,946 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 32,038 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 32,158 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 32,176 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Galesburg
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Galesburg is:
70.8% White with 20,883 White residents.
12.8% African American with 3,780 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 559 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 157 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 1,495 Two Or More residents.
8.8% Hispanic with 2,591 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Galesburg | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.8% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Galesburg
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Galesburg is 49.1% female with 14,467 female residents.
Galesburg is 50.9% male with 15,014 male residents.
| Gender | Galesburg | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Galesburg for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Galesburg completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Galesburg completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Galesburg completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Galesburg completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Galesburg completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Galesburg completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Galesburg completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Galesburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Galesburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Galesburg | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Galesburg, Illinois
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10.3% of households in Galesburg earn Less than $10,000.
6.4% of households in Galesburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.1% of households in Galesburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in Galesburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.1% of households in Galesburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in Galesburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Galesburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Galesburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Galesburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Galesburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Galesburg | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
