This was 26 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 2,201.
90.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Galesburg for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 138 | 9.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 565 | 39.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 127 | 8.8 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 163 | 11.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 255 | 17.6 |
Associate's degree | 87 | 6 |
Bachelor's degree | 60 | 4.2 |
Master's degree | 46 | 3.2 |
Professional school degree | 4 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |