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Galesburg, IL

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Population
28,581
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
770 ft
Median Home Value
$96,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$801/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,297
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityMoline, Illinois37 miles away · 42,362 residents.

About Galesburg

Galesburg is a historic city and the county seat of Knox County, Illinois, situated forty-five miles northwest of Peoria. Established in 1837, the community of approximately 29,500 is home to Knox College, a private liberal arts institution, and Carl Sandburg College, named after the famous native-born poet. The city features a well-preserved historic district on the National Register of Historic Places and is served by Galesburg Community Unit School District 205.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA+99.5rating

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