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East Galesburg, IL


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East Galesburg, Illinois

East Galesburg, Illinois, in Knox county, is 41 miles NW of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 151 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 839 people in the village.

The People and Families of East Galesburg

In East Galesburg, about 67% of adults are married. Many folks in East Galesburg are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Galesburg had a median family income of $44,750.

East Galesburg Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in East Galesburg is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In East Galesburg, 98% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the village than other villages.

High Points

East Galesburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%East Galesburg Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of East Galesburg, IL

Comparing East Galesburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population89
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
People Living Alone33
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