How long is the commute from East Galesburg, IL?
Workers who live in East Galesburg, IL take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in East Galesburg get to work
| Means of transportation | East Galesburg | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±10.4 points) | 79.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±8.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.9 points) | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±4.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±1.9 points) | 5.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In East Galesburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Knox County (20.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Galesburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Knox County, East Galesburg ranks 23 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2010 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Galesburg
| Vehicles available | East Galesburg | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±2.1 points) | 8.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% (±10.1 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% (±10.3 points) | 33.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.6% (±7.8 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In East Galesburg, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Knox County (8.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Galesburg
| East Galesburg | Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±1.9 points) | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.6 points) | 90.6% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±6.5 points) | 84.0% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Galesburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Knox County (84.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Galesburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Galesburg | — | 21.8 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Knox Township | 2.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Knoxville | 2.8 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Galesburg | 3.5 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Galesburg City Township | 3.5 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Galesburg Township | 5.7 mi | 20.3 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta Township | 5.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wataga | 6.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Henderson | 6.0 mi | 27.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 (tie) | Walnut Grove Township (Knox County) | 25.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 18 | Truro Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 | Elba Township | 22.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 20 | Williamsfield | 22.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Sparta Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Wataga | 22.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | East Galesburg | 21.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 24 (tie) | Altona | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Knoxville | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 26 | Haw Creek Township | 20.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 27 | Knox Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 28 | Copley Township | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 29 | Galesburg Township | 20.3 minutes (±9.1) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Knox County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Galesburg
How long is the average commute in East Galesburg?
Workers who live in East Galesburg, IL take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Galesburg without a car?
2.2% of households in East Galesburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Galesburg?
2.6% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in East Galesburg worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Galesburg village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Galesburg village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Galesburg village, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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