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Population Review

East St. Louis city, IL — Population & Demographics

East St. Louis city, IL has a population of 18,278. The median household income is $30,992 and the median age is 45.1.

18,278

Population

$30,992

Median Income

$52,700

Median Home Value

45.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White1.6%
Black or African American95.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$30,992

Median Household Income

$22,037

Per Capita Income

31.1%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$52,700

Median Home Value

$597

Median Rent

54.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

82.7%

High School+

14.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.5%

Drive Alone

6.6%

Work From Home

22.5 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

East St. Louis city, IL has a population of 18,278 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in East St. Louis city, IL is $30,992, with 31.1% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in East St. Louis city, IL is $52,700, with median rent at $597.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.