How long is the commute from Galesburg, IL?
Workers who live in Galesburg, 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 .
- 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 get to work
| Means of transportation | Galesburg | 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, 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, 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 ranks 32 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2509 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Galesburg
| Vehicles available | Galesburg | 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, 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
| Galesburg | 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, 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | — | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Galesburg City Township | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 9 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
How long is the average commute in Galesburg?
Workers who live in Galesburg, IL take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Galesburg without a car?
12.3% of households in Galesburg have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Galesburg?
5.5% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Galesburg worked from home, and 82.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galesburg city, 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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