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Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8
Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 14,956. The median household income is $65,320 and the median age is 39.5.
14,956
Population
697
People / sq mi
$65,320
Median Income
39.5
Median Age
Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 covers 21 sq mi of land at 696.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,320
Median Household Income
$35,141
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$163,900
Median Home Value
$983
Median Rent
81.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.8%
High School+
25.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 serves a community with a population of 14,956 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 is $65,320, with a per capita income of $35,141. The poverty rate is 10.4%.
Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 is 91.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8, 90.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 is $163,900, with a median rent of $983. The homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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Data for Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1706120).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.