Census Tract 4
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Knox County, Illinois · Galesburg GEOID: 17095000400
Tract Snapshot: Census Tract 4, Knox County, IL
Census Tract 4 is located in Knox County, Illinois, inside the municipal boundary of Galesburg, and contains a population of approximately 4,516 residents per Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Median household income here is $50,208 — a figure the Census Bureau classifies as "Below National Median" when compared with the 2023 national median near $77,000. Median gross rent sits at $714 per month, a useful benchmark for renters comparing local housing costs against nearby neighborhoods. Typical owner-occupied homes are valued around $172,500. The tract's poverty rate is 11.6%, measured as the share of residents with income below the federal poverty threshold.
Census tracts are small, relatively permanent statistical subdivisions of a county designed by the U.S. Census Bureau to contain roughly 1,200 to 8,000 residents, with boundaries held stable across decades so researchers can track neighborhoods over time. Tract-level figures from the American Community Survey are five-year rolling averages rather than snapshots — that smoothing reduces year-to-year noise in small areas but also means the numbers you see here describe the period ending in the reference year rather than a single moment. For context, we link back to the parent city and state pages where you can compare this tract against its neighbors.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year 2023 · GEOID: 17095000400 · Note: ACS margins of error widen at tract level
Location
- Census Tract
- Tract 4
- GEOID (FIPS)
- 17095000400
- County
- Knox County
- State
- Illinois
- Nearest City
- Galesburg
- Coordinates
- 40.989651, -90.396445
Income & Housing
Census ACS 5-Year 2023 estimates for this tract
| Metric | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,208 | Below National Median vs. US ~$77,000 | ACS 2023 5-Year |
| Median Gross Rent | $714/mo | Includes utilities in estimate | ACS 2023 5-Year |
| Median Home Value | $172,500 | Owner-occupied units only | ACS 2023 5-Year |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | Below federal poverty threshold | ACS 2023 5-Year |
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What is the population of Census Tract 4? +
Census Tract 4 in Knox County, Illinois has a population of approximately 4,516, based on U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in Census Tract 4? +
The median household income in Census Tract 4 (Knox County, IL) is $50,208, based on ACS 5-Year 2023 data. This is considered "Below National Median" relative to the national median of approximately $77,000.
What is the median rent in this area? +
The estimated median gross rent in Census Tract 4 is $714 per month, according to Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in Census Tract 4? +
Approximately 11.6% of residents in Census Tract 4 have income below the federal poverty threshold, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tract boundaries and GEOID from 2023 TIGER/Line files. Population and income data may reflect margins of error for smaller tracts. Last updated: 2026 U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tract boundaries and GEOID from 2023 TIGER/Line files. Population and income data may reflect margins of error for smaller tracts. Last updated: 2026
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