Poverty Rate in Galesburg, Illinois
In Galesburg, Illinois, an estimated 5,400 of 26,255 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Galesburg, Illinois?
The poverty rate in Galesburg, Illinois is 20.6%.
- How many people in Galesburg, Illinois live in poverty?
In Galesburg, Illinois, an estimated 5,400 of 26,255 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Galesburg, Illinois compare to the average for Illinois?
The poverty rate in Galesburg, Illinois is 73.11% higher than the Illinois average. In Galesburg, Illinois, an estimated 20.6% of 26,255 people live in poverty. In Illinois, 11.9% of 12,306,019 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Galesburg, Illinois compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Galesburg, Illinois is 63.49% higher than the US average. In Galesburg, Illinois, an estimated 20.6% of 26,255 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
25.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
25.2% of 5 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
24.6% of 1 thousand people
5 to 17 years
25.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
25.5% of 4 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.1% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
24.1% of 5 thousand people
18 to 64 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
21.9% of 15 thousand people
18 to 34 years
28.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
28.2% of 5 thousand people
35 to 64 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
18.4% of 10 thousand people
60 years and over
14.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
14.5% of 8 thousand people
65 years and over
13.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
13.5% of 6 thousand people
White
15.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
15.4% of 21 thousand people
Black or African American
52.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
52.9% of 2 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
37.5% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
37.5% of 16 people
Asian
29.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
29.8% of 225 people
Some other race
37.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
37.2% of 1 thousand people
Two or more races
25.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
25.5% of 2 thousand people
Hispanic
21.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
21.5% of 2 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
15.6% of 20 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
17.6% of 19 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
39.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
39.8% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
21.3% of 6 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
13.8% of 6 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
5.3% of 4 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
12.9% of 12 thousand people
Employed
11.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
11.8% of 11 thousand people
Male
13.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
13.8% of 6 thousand people
Female
9.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
9.8% of 6 thousand people
Unemployed
36% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
36% of 544 people
Male
28.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
28.6% of 357 people
Female
50.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
50.3% of 187 people
Population 16 years and over
19.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
19.3% of 22 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
4.2% of 7 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
26.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
26.8% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
27% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
27% of 9 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
33.6% of 8 thousand people
Male
36.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
36.6% of 4 thousand people
Female
31% Poverty Rate for single women in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
31% of 4 thousand people
18 to 24 years
48.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
48.1% of 888 people
25 to 34 years
29% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
29% of 1 thousand people
35 to 44 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
30.5% of 797 people
45 to 54 years
39.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
39.8% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
49% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
49% of 1 thousand people
65 to 74 years
25.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
25.8% of 1 thousand people
75 years and over
18.8% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
18.8% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
2.2% of 2 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
47.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
47.3% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
45.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
45.8% of 4 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
20% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Galesburg, Illinois
2022
20%
Poverty Rate by City around Knox County
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- Altona, Illinois 6.2% of 562 people.
- East Galesburg, Illinois 9.2% of 618 people.
- Gilson, Illinois 0% of 121 people.
- Henderson, Illinois 29.9% of 254 people.