Galesburg Population 2026
Galesburg has a population of 31,273, making it the #1475 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 282× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,273
Rank in United States
#1475
Coordinates
40.95°N, 90.37°W
~235 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,159 km
720 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Galesburg
- Macomb18,547 people · ~60 km away
- East Moline21,350 people · ~62 km away
- Moline42,681 people · ~63 km away
- Burlington25,410 people · ~64 km away
- Rock Island38,620 people · ~65 km away
- Bettendorf35,505 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Galesburg?
Galesburg has a population of 31,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1475 biggest city in United States.
What state is Galesburg in?
Galesburg is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Galesburg the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,159 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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