Galesburg micropolitan area
The Galesburg, IL 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.
Counties
Communities
Places with more than 30,000 inhabitants
Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants
Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants
- Alexis
- Altona
- [East Galesburg, Illinois|Galesburg, Illinois|East Galesburg]
- Oneida
- Wataga
- Williamsfield
- Yates City
Places with fewer than 500 inhabitants
Unincorporated places
Townships
Knox County
- Cedar Township
- Chestnut Township
- Copley Township
- Elba Township
- Galesburg Township
- Haw Creek Township
- Henderson Township
- Indian Point Township
- Knox Township
- Lynn Township
- Maquon Township
- Ontario Township
- Orange Township
- Persifer Township
- Rio Township
- Salem Township
- Sparta Township
- Truro Township
- Victoria Township
- Walnut Grove Township
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.