East Galesburg, Illinois facts for kids
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East Galesburg
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Location of East Galesburg in Knox County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 763 |
| • Density | 558.97/sq mi (215.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
61430
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398775 |
| FIPS code | 17-21826 |
East Galesburg is a small village located in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of the larger Galesburg area. In 2020, the village had a population of 763 people.
About East Galesburg's Location
East Galesburg is situated in Knox County. The total area of the village is about 1.49 square miles (3.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which makes up about 1.44 square miles (3.73 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in East Galesburg has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 663 | — | |
| 1910 | 753 | 13.6% | |
| 1920 | 566 | −24.8% | |
| 1930 | 587 | 3.7% | |
| 1940 | 605 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 651 | 7.6% | |
| 1960 | 660 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 706 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 928 | 31.4% | |
| 1990 | 813 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 839 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 812 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 763 | −6.0% | |
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In 1900, there were 663 people living in the village. The population grew to 928 people by 1980, which was its highest point. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. By 2020, the population was 763.
Who Lives in East Galesburg?
In 2000, there were 839 people living in East Galesburg. There were 344 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 256 of these households were families.
Many households, about 63.4%, were married couples living together. Some households, 29.7%, had children under 18 years old. The average household had about 2.44 people.
The age of people in the village varied. About 22.6% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 13% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 41 years.
