East Galesburg, IL Demographics

A map of East Galesburg's Population by Race

East Galesburg, Illinois has an estimated population of 713, a decrease from the 763 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.7% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Galesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Galesburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Galesburg, that probability was 20.2% in 2020 and 10.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Galesburg is ranked the 812th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Galesburg was ranked the 775th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Galesburg's White Population

675 residents of East Galesburg, or 94.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Galesburg is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. East Galesburg ranks 831st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Galesburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of East Galesburg's population has increased from 89.1% to 94.7%.

East Galesburg is more White than neighboring Galesburg (70.8% White), Wataga (89.3% White), and Henderson (74.3% White). East Galesburg is less White than neighboring Knoxville (96% White), and Gilson (100% White).

East Galesburg's Black Population

0 residents of East Galesburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Galesburg is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. East Galesburg ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Galesburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of East Galesburg's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

East Galesburg is less Black than neighboring Knoxville (0.5% Black), Galesburg (12.8% Black), Wataga (1.5% Black), and Henderson (7.4% Black).

East Galesburg's Asian Population

0 residents of East Galesburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Galesburg is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. East Galesburg ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Galesburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Galesburg's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

East Galesburg is less Asian than neighboring Knoxville (0.1% Asian), Galesburg (1.9% Asian), and Wataga (0.1% Asian).

East Galesburg's Hispanic Population

28 residents of East Galesburg, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Galesburg is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Galesburg ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Galesburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Galesburg's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.9%.

East Galesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Knoxville (0.2% Hispanic), Wataga (3.2% Hispanic), and Gilson (0% Hispanic). East Galesburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Galesburg (8.8% Hispanic), and Henderson (10.6% Hispanic).

East Galesburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Galesburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Galesburg is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. East Galesburg ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Galesburg's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of East Galesburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Galesburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Galesburg (0.6% Native American/Other), and Wataga (0.6% Native American/Other).

East Galesburg's Multiracial Population

10 residents of East Galesburg, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Galesburg is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Galesburg ranks 823rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Galesburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Galesburg's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.4%.

East Galesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Gilson (0% Multiracial). East Galesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Knoxville (3.2% Multiracial), Galesburg (5.1% Multiracial), Wataga (5.2% Multiracial), and Henderson (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.