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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.
In Galesburg, about 43% of adults are married. Galesburg is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.
The city is noted for its large share of males. If you spend a lot of time in Galesburg, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Galesburg had a median family income of $41,796.
Galesburg residents donated more money ($3,695) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 64% of living spaces in Galesburg are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.
In Galesburg, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Galesburg is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Galesburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Galesburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Galesburg colleges • Galesburg travel • Galesburg mortgages and property.
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