World Population Review
Cahokia, Illinois Population 2021
13,536
Cahokia is a city located in Illinois. With a 2020 population of 13,536, it is the 173rd largest city in Illinois and the 2480th largest city in the United States . Cahokia is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -11.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,241 in 2010. Cahokia reached it's highest population of 20,649 in 1970. Spanning over 10 miles, Cahokia has a population density of 1,387 people per square mile.
The average household income in Cahokia is $48,892 with a poverty rate of 30.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $891 per month, and the median house value is $47,900. The median age in Cahokia is 33.9 years, 31.9 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
Cahokia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cahokia was:
- Black or African American: 58.83%
- White: 35.85%
- Asian: 2.88%
- Two or more races: 1.49%
- Native American: 0.52%
- Other race: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Cahokia, Illinois is 13,536 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,052.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,241.
Cahokia, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,332 | 58.83% |
| White | 5,077 | 35.85% |
| Asian | 408 | 2.88% |
| Two or More Races | 211 | 1.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 74 | 0.52% |
| Some Other Race | 60 | 0.42% |
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Cahokia Population by Race
Cahokia Population Pyramid $2021
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Cahokia Population by Age
Cahokia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,932 | 2.83 | 49 |
| Non Family | 1,763 | 1.18 | 46.7 |
| Married | 1,505 | 3.71 | 71.5 |
| Female | 1,332 | 3.94 | 16.8 |
| Male | 332 | 3.07 | 89.2 |
3.59
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
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Cahokia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 365 | 4.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,014 | 11.53% |
| High School Graduate | 3,779 | 42.98% |
| Some College | 1,924 | 21.88% |
| Associates Degree | 779 | 8.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 568 | 6.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 364 | 4.14% |
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Cahokia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Cahokia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,554 | 3,904 | 359 |
| White | 3,721 | 3,019 | 340 |
| Asian | 283 | 283 | 181 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 127 | 32 |
| Native American | 59 | 48 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 43 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.96%.
Cahokia Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,366
Average Earnings
$30,313
Average Male
$26,349
Average Female
Cahokia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Cahokia Language by Age
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Cahokia Language
95.02% of Cahokia residents speak only English, while 4.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.30% of the population.
Cahokia Language
Cahokia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,278 | 3,486 | 42.11% |
| White | 4,786 | 679 | 14.19% |
| Multiple | 211 | 59 | 27.96% |
30.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.45%
Male Poverty Rate
28.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Cahokia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cahokia is Black, with 42.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cahokia is White, with 14.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.51%.
Cahokia Poverty
Cahokia Poverty Rate by Education
Cahokia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Cahokia Married by Age and Sex
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Cahokia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Cahokia Marital Status by Race
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Cahokia Marital Status
Cahokia Veterans by War
Cahokia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 682 | 15.88% |
| Black | 193 | 3.69% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 48.51% |
| Native American | 39 | 52.70% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 12.35% |
Cahokia Veterans by Race
Cahokia Veterans by Education
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12.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
Cahokia Veterans by Education
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58.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
Cahokia Employment by Age
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Cahokia Employment by Race
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Cahokia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.34% of Cahokia residents were born in the United States, with 55.51% having been born in Illinois. 0.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Cahokia Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,536 | -172 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 13,708 | -172 | -1.24% |
| 2019 | 13,880 | -172 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 14,052 | -137 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 14,189 | -90 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 14,279 | -128 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 14,407 | -167 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 14,574 | -146 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 14,720 | -182 | -1.22% |
| 2012 | 14,902 | -171 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 15,073 | -154 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 15,227 | -1,164 | -0.73% |
| 2000 | 16,391 | -1,159 | -0.68% |
| 1990 | 17,550 | -1,354 | -0.74% |
| 1980 | 18,904 | -1,745 | -0.88% |
| 1970 | 20,649 | 4,820 | 2.69% |
| 1960 | 15,829 | 0.00% |