Galesburg is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 30405 residents.. The poverty rate of Galesburg is 19.8%, which is 41% higher than national average. The typical household in Galesburg earns $37322 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 61.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Galesburg, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Galesburg remained 5.4%, which is 15% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Galesburg, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Galesburg is 81, which is 19% lower than national average. Median home value in Galesburg is $76400 , which is 67% lower than national average. While median income in Galesburg remained $37322, which is 45% lower than national average.