Galesburg, IL is a city located in Knox County with a population of 33,964 and a population density of 283 people per square mile. It is situated approximately two hours northwest of Chicago. The area is home to numerous businesses, ranging from legal services and medical offices to restaurants, retail stores and sporting goods stores. Additionally, Galesburg has several year-round outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike. These include walking trails at Lake Storey Park, fishing at Ellis Park Pond and kayaking on the Spoon River. Other organizations in the area include the Galesburg YMCA, where visitors can take part in fitness classes or swim laps in the pool; the Orpheum Theater Center which offers live performances, musicals and films; and multiple museums such as the Bicentennial Art Center & Museum which houses rotating collections of local artworks. Galesburg also hosts several local sporting events each year such as basketball tournaments at John H. Stroger Jr. Courts, softball tournaments at Lombard Field, and soccer matches at Lombard Park Soccer Complex. With its vibrant business community, numerous recreational activities and diverse cultural attractions Galesburg is an ideal place to visit or call home!
The population in Galesburg (zip 61401) is 33,964. There are 297 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Galesburg (zip 61401) is 41.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Galesburg (zip 61401) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Galesburg (zip 61401)
- 41.4% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 21.5% are married with children
- 21.3% have children, but are single
Race in Galesburg (zip 61401)
- 76.8% are White
- 12.4% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 7.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander