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Galesburg, Illinois

Introduction to Galesburg, Illinois

Galesburg, Illinois, in Knox county, is 41 miles S of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 154 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 33,706 people lived in Galesburg.

Galesburg History

George Washington Gale founded the present day City of Galesburg. In fact, the area was named after Gale as a tribute to its founder. The first settler of the area arrived in 1836. The first anti - slavery society of Illinois was founded in Galesburg in 1837. The area also served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Galesburg was the hometown of Carl Sandburg, renowned author, poet, and historian.

Galesburg and nearby Attractions

  • Galesburg Railroad Museum
  • Lake Storey Recreational Area
  • Carl Sandburg Historic Site
  • Illinois Citizen Soldier Museum
  • Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area
  • Discovery Depot Children's Museum

Things To Do In Galesburg

During your stay in Galesburg, you can visit the Lakeside Water Park, Lancaster Park, and Lake Storey Beach. The city also offers a number of picnic shelters and gazebos. Camping can be enjoyed at the Allison Campground. The Bunker Links Golf Course offers an 18 holes golf course. The Galesburg Civic Art Center Museum, Galesburg Railroad Museum, and Discovery Depot Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Sandburg Mall and Bridlecreek Shopping Center.

Galesburg Transportation

International air transportation is available from Quad City International Airport.

Galesburg Higher Education

Carl Sandburg College and Knox College are the local colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyGalesburg Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyGalesburg Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 8%Galesburg Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Galesburg Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Galesburg Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Galesburg, IL

Comparing 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
Senior Citizens108
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population86
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built13

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