Galesburg micropolitan area

The Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in west central Illinois, anchored by the city of Galesburg.

As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 74,571 (though a July 1, 2007 estimate placed the population at 69,257).

Counties

Knox
Warren

Communities

Places with more than 30,000 inhabitants

Galesburg (Principal city)

Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants

Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants

Places with less than 500 inhabitants

Unincorporated places

Townships

Knox County

Warren County

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 74,571 people, 29,222 households, and 19,390 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 91.30% White, 5.11% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.45% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.22% of the population.

The median income for a household in the μSA was $35,816, and the median income for a family was $43,224. Males had a median income of $31,258 versus $21,058 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $17,466.