Knox County, Illinois

Total Population: 49,294

County Seat: Galesburg

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Median Home Value

$104,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,291

Across all households

Median Age

42.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.7%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Two or More Races3.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

20.2%

65 Years and Over

22.1%

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

5.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,291

Mean Household Income

$69,635

Per Capita Income

$29,614

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$104,900

Median Rent

$725/mo

Total Housing Units

23,788

Owner-Occupied

69.8%

Renter-Occupied

30.2%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Married Couple Households

40.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.1%

Average Household Size

2.18

Broadband Internet Access

80.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17095.