Galesburg, IL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Galesburg was 29,255, a 1.37% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Galesburg's population was 29,662, a decline of 0.94% compared to a population of 29,944 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Galesburg, IL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Galesburg decreased by 4,450. In this period, the peak population was 33,705 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 33,705 - -
2001 33,320 -385 -1.14%
2002 33,088 -232 -0.7%
2003 32,652 -436 -1.32%
2004 32,241 -411 -1.26%
2005 31,915 -326 -1.01%
2006 31,629 -286 -0.9%
2007 31,412 -217 -0.69%
2008 31,252 -160 -0.51%
2009 31,125 -127 -0.41%
2010 32,178 1,053 3.38%
2011 32,042 -136 -0.42%
2012 31,783 -259 -0.81%
2013 31,698 -85 -0.27%
2014 31,589 -109 -0.34%
2015 31,232 -357 -1.13%
2016 30,937 -295 -0.94%
2017 30,742 -195 -0.63%
2018 30,383 -359 -1.17%
2019 30,182 -201 -0.66%
2020 29,944 -238 -0.79%
2021 29,662 -282 -0.94%
2022 29,255 -407 -1.37%
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Galesburg, IL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Galesburg's population decreased by 1,527 (4.53%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Galesburg's population decreased by 2,234 (6.94%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Galesburg's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Galesburg's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 29,255. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Galesburg's population peaked in year 2000 at 33,705.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Galesburg's population was lowest in year 2022 at 29,255.

Galesburg, IL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Galesburg grew year by year for 1 years and declined for 21 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Galesburg had an average annual population growth rate of -0.60% per year. Overall the population shrank 13.20% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Galesburg's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Galesburg's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.60% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 689. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Galesburg's population grew the most with an increase of 1,053 (3.38%).

While from 2002 and 2003, Galesburg's population declined the most with a negative growth of 436 (-1.32%).

Things to know

Is Galesburg, IL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Galesburg's population decreased by 689 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 282 (0.94%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 407 (1.37%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Galesburg, IL changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Galesburg decreased by 2,443 (7.71%). The population was highest at 31,698 in the year 2013 and lowest at 29,255 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.82%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Galesburg, IL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Galesburg population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Galesburg across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Galesburg was 29,255, a 1.37% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Galesburg population was 29,662, a decline of 0.94% compared to a population of 29,944 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Galesburg decreased by 4,450. In this period, the peak population was 33,705 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Galesburg population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Galesburg is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Galesburg population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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