East St. Louis is a city located in St. Clair County Illinois. East St. Louis has a 2024 population of 17,389. East St. Louis is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -5.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,400 in 2020.
The average household income in East St. Louis is $43,921 with a poverty rate of 31.58%. The median age in East St. Louis is 43.3 years: 36.3 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East St. Louis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17,773 | 94.56% |
| White | 344 | 1.83% |
| Two or more races | 338 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 154 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,676 | 2.43 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 4,073 | 1.17 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Female | 2,182 | 4.11 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 976 | 3.65 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Male | 445 | 3.07 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
3.77
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,738 | 12.67% |
| Associates Degree | 985 | 7.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,026 | 7.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 669 | 4.88% |
| High School Graduate | 5,240 | 38.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 671 | 4.89% |
| Some College | 3,390 | 24.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13,141 | 10,774 | 1,385 |
| White | 283 | 279 | 181 |
| Asian | 145 | 145 | 85 |
| Other Race | 74 | 58 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 50 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 63.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,846 | $53,244 | $49,758 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,808 | $37,147 | $65,750 |
| High School Graduate | $27,927 | $28,391 | $19,463 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,193 | $0 | $26,484 |
| Overall | $29,427 | $28,931 | $30,661 |
| Some College | $29,493 | $24,684 | $30,706 |
$29,427
Average Earnings
$28,931
Average Male
$30,661
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.83% of East St. Louis residents speak only English, while 1.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,756 | 5,636 | 31.74% |
| Hispanic | 234 | 185 | 79.06% |
| Asian | 184 | 146 | 79.35% |
| White | 326 | 75 | 23.01% |
| Multiple | 338 | 69 | 20.41% |
31.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.1%
Male Poverty Rate
30.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East St. Louis is Asian, with 79.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East St. Louis is Multiple, with 20.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.28% |
| High School | 25.55% |
| Some College | 24.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 63.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.13% |
| Female Employed | 18.06% |
| Male Employed | 6.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,215 | $57,131 |
| Households | $28,519 | $43,921 |
| Married Families | $70,918 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,139 | $30,378 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
15.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.2%
Male Marriage Rate
13.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,100
Number of Veterans
1,031
Male Veterans
69
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 462 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 125 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 287 |
| 75+ | 278 |
| 55 to 64 | 271 |
| 35 to 54 | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 987 | 6.73% |
| White | 83 | 27.04% |
| Other Race | 30 | 23.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.37%
Born in East St. Louis
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0.88%
Naturalized
98.78% of East St. Louis residents were born in the United States, with 57.37% having been born in Illinois. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,125 | -253 | -1.54% |
| 2028 | 16,378 | -253 | -1.52% |
| 2027 | 16,631 | -252 | -1.49% |
| 2026 | 16,883 | -253 | -1.48% |
| 2025 | 17,136 | -253 | -1.45% |
| 2024 | 17,389 | -253 | -1.43% |
| 2023 | 17,642 | -242 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 17,884 | -301 | -1.66% |
| 2021 | 18,185 | -215 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 18,400 | -7,667 | -29.41% |
| 2019 | 26,067 | -343 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 26,410 | -270 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 26,680 | -182 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 26,862 | 91 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 26,771 | 116 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 26,655 | 82 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 26,573 | -56 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 26,629 | -98 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 26,727 | -184 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 26,911 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,542 | -9,402 | -22.96% |
| 1990 | 40,944 | -14,256 | -25.83% |
| 1980 | 55,200 | -14,969 | -21.33% |
| 1970 | 70,169 | -11,543 | -14.13% |
| 1960 | 81,712 | -583 | -0.71% |
| 1950 | 82,295 | 6,686 | 8.84% |
| 1940 | 75,609 | 1,262 | 1.7% |
| 1930 | 74,347 | 7,580 | 11.35% |
| 1920 | 66,767 | 8,220 | 14.04% |
| 1910 | 58,547 | 28,892 | 97.43% |
| 1900 | 29,655 | 14,486 | 95.5% |
| 1890 | 15,169 | 5,984 | 65.15% |
| 1880 | 9,185 | 3,541 | 62.74% |
| 1870 | 5,644 | -10,481 | -65% |