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25%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
33%
Household income NAT. AVG.
43%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexGalesburgIllinoisNational
Income per capita$22,497$31,502$29,829
Median household income$37,322$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$52,830$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,439$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$30,621$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$23,336$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate2.6%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level19.8%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Galesburg is 25% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Galesburg is 33% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Galesburg is 43% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Galesburg is 31% higher than the national average

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      $24,878 $37,322 $74,644
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Galesburg median earnings by income bracket

      Galesburg employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.1%8.1%
      Manufacturing sector13.3%13.3%
      Financial & insurance services2.5%2.5%
      Wholesale & retail services17.7%17.7%
      Public administration2.8%2.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.3%13.3%
      Education, health & social services14.4%14.4%
      Other26.7%26.7%

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      Source: The Galesburg, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).