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East St. Louis School District 189
East St. Louis School District 189 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 25,236. The median household income is $40,254 and the median age is 42.7.
25,236
Population
758
People / sq mi
$40,254
Median Income
42.7
Median Age
East St. Louis School District 189 covers 33 sq mi of land at 757.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$40,254
Median Household Income
$23,692
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$55,900
Median Home Value
$873
Median Rent
64.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.4%
High School+
14.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
East St. Louis School District 189 serves a community with a population of 25,236 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in East St. Louis School District 189 is $40,254, with a per capita income of $23,692. The poverty rate is 28.8%.
East St. Louis School District 189 is 8.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 6.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In East St. Louis School District 189, 84.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in East St. Louis School District 189 is $55,900, with a median rent of $873. The homeownership rate is 64.6%.
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Data for East St. Louis School District 189 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1713320).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.