How long is the commute from Galesburg City Township, IL?

Name: Commute and cars in Galesburg City Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Galesburg City Township, IL take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

74.6% of workers drive alone to work.

0.7% take public transportation.

5.9% of workers walk to work.

5.5% work from home.

12.3% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 16.6 minutes (±1.8)
Public transportation: 0.7%
Work from home: 5.5%
Households without a car: 12.3%

How people in Galesburg City Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Galesburg City Township	Knox County	Illinois	United States
Drove alone	74.6% (±3.2 points)	79.1%	65.9%	68.8%
Carpooled	10.6% (±2.2 points)	8.9%	7.8%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.7% (±0.4 points)	0.5%	5.8%	3.2%
Walked	5.9% (±1.3 points)	4.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.7% (±1.1 points)	1.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.5% (±1.4 points)	5.7%	15.9%	15.1%

In Galesburg City Township, the average commute is lower than in Knox County (20.4 minutes).

It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Galesburg City Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.5%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Knox County, Galesburg City Township ranks 33 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2514 of 2,646.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Galesburg City Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Galesburg City Township	Knox County	Illinois	United States
No vehicle	12.3% (±2.0 points)	8.6%	11.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	45.2% (±2.9 points)	38.4%	35.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	29.8% (±3.1 points)	33.9%	35.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	12.7% (±2.1 points)	19.1%	18.3%	21.9%

In Galesburg City Township, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Knox County (8.6%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Galesburg City Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Galesburg City Township	Knox County	Illinois	United States
Workers working from home	5.5% (±1.4 points)	5.7% (±0.9 points)	15.9% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	88.7% (±2.2 points)	90.6% (±1.4 points)	95.2% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	82.3% (±2.3 points)	84.0% (±1.7 points)	90.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Galesburg City Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Knox County (84.0%).

It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Galesburg City Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Galesburg City Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Galesburg City Township	—	16.6 minutes (±1.8)	—
Galesburg	0.0 mi	16.6 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Galesburg Township	3.3 mi	20.3 minutes (±9.1)	Not measurably different
East Galesburg	3.5 mi	21.8 minutes (±5.9)	Not measurably different
Henderson Township	5.0 mi	13.4 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Henderson	5.2 mi	27.4 minutes (±8.3)	Higher
Knoxville	5.6 mi	20.7 minutes (±2.8)	Higher
Knox Township	6.0 mi	20.5 minutes (±2.1)	Higher
Coldbrook Township	6.4 mi	15.7 minutes (±5.7)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Henderson, IL (27.4 minutes), Knoxville, IL (20.7 minutes), Knox Township, IL (20.5 minutes).

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
27	Knox Township	20.5 minutes (±2.1)
28	Copley Township	20.4 minutes (±3.0)
29	Galesburg Township	20.3 minutes (±9.1)
30	Oneida	19.7 minutes (±2.6)
31	Ontario Township	17.0 minutes (±3.6)
32 (tie)	Galesburg	16.6 minutes (±1.8)
32 (tie)	Galesburg City Township	16.6 minutes (±1.8)
34	Henderson Township	13.4 minutes (±2.9)

Showing 8 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 Galesburg City Township

How long is the average commute in Galesburg City Township?

Workers who live in Galesburg City Township, IL take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Galesburg City Township without a car?

12.3% of households in Galesburg City Township have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Galesburg City Township?

5.5% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Galesburg City Township worked from home, and 82.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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