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East St. Louis

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
13.925
State:
Illinois

East St. Louis is located in St. Clair County, Illinois. East St. Louis has a 2025 population of 17,907 . East St. Louis is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually but its population has decreased by -2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,401 in 2020.

The average household income in East St. Louis is $47,074 with a poverty rate of 32.85%. The median age in East St. Louis is 45.1 years: 34.8 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 76.1 males.

17.9K
Total Population
1,286
Density (mi²)
99 0.56%
Growth

East St. Louis Population

East St. Louis Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of East St. Louis includes 95.35% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, White, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (95.35%)

Two or more races (1.72%)

White (1.63%)

Asian (0.95%)

Other race (0.34%)

Native American (0.01%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American17,42895.35%
Two or more races3151.72%
White2981.63%
Asian1740.95%
Other race620.34%
Native American10.01%

East St. Louis Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

East St. Louis' average per capita income is $32,247. Household income levels show a median of $30,992. The poverty rate stands at 32.85%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$74,402-
Families$43,082$59,980
Households$30,992$47,074
Non Families$23,266$33,064

$32,247

Average Income

$30,992

Median Household Income

32.85%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)