Granite City, Illinois Population 2022
Granite City is a city located in Madison County Illinois. Granite City has a 2020 population of 27,348. Granite City is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -8.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,789 in 2010.
The average household income in Granite City is $60,830 with a poverty rate of 19.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $728 per month, and the median house value is $83,500. The median age in Granite City is 41.8 years, 38.2 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
Granite City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Granite Citywas:
- White: 84.66%
- Black or African American: 10.62%
- Two or more races: 2.25%
- Other race: 1.31%
- Asian: 0.60%
- Native American: 0.55%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,222 | 84.66% |
| Black or African American | 3,040 | 10.62% |
| Two or More Races | 645 | 2.25% |
| Some Other Race | 376 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 173 | 0.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 156 | 0.55% |
Granite City Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,292 | 2.31 | 64.4 |
| Married | 5,135 | 2.98 | 84.4 |
| Non Family | 4,742 | 1.2 | 49.9 |
| Female | 1,677 | 3 | 41.9 |
| Male | 738 | 3.19 | 69.6 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 757 | 3.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,473 | 7.04% |
| High School Graduate | 7,887 | 37.67% |
| Some College | 5,937 | 28.36% |
| Associates Degree | 2,257 | 10.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,603 | 7.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,024 | 4.89% |
Granite City Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,567 | 15,829 | 2,327 |
| Black | 1,833 | 1,582 | 116 |
| Hispanic | 1,204 | 980 | 106 |
| Other Race | 220 | 117 | 10 |
| Native American | 156 | 156 | 28 |
| Asian | 154 | 144 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 145 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 24.68%.
$36,178
Average Earnings
$45,967
Average Male
$27,459
Average Female
Granite City Language by Age
Granite City Language
95.00% of Granite City residents speak only English, while 5.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.86% of the population.
Granite City Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,782 | 3,288 | 14.43% |
| Black | 2,980 | 1,623 | 54.46% |
| Hispanic | 1,994 | 626 | 31.39% |
| Multiple | 645 | 157 | 24.34% |
| Other | 85 | NaN% | |
| Native | 156 | 85 | 54.49% |
| Asian | 168 | 33 | 19.64% |
19.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.84%
Male Poverty Rate
22.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Granite City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Granite City is Native, with 54.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Granite City is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.58%.
Granite City Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Granite City Married by Age and Sex
Granite City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Granite City Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,071 | 10.46% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 4.24% |
| Black | 45 | 2.17% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 7.18% |
| Native American | 9 | 5.77% |
Granite City Veterans by Education
10.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.85%
Born in Granite City
96.93%
Native Born
3.07%
Foreign Born
2.21%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.93% of Granite City residents were born in the United States, with 68.85% having been born in Illinois. 2.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27,348 | -270 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 27,618 | -270 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 27,888 | -270 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 28,158 | -270 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 28,428 | -243 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 28,671 | -166 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 28,837 | -142 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 28,979 | -158 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 29,137 | -197 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 29,334 | -185 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 29,519 | -174 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 29,693 | -96 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 29,789 | -1,512 | -0.49% |
| 2000 | 31,301 | -1,561 | -0.49% |
| 1990 | 32,862 | -3,953 | -1.13% |
| 1980 | 36,815 | -3,870 | -0.99% |
| 1970 | 40,685 | 612 | 0.15% |
| 1960 | 40,073 | 10,608 | 3.12% |
| 1950 | 29,465 | 6,491 | 2.52% |
| 1940 | 22,974 | -2,156 | -0.89% |
| 1930 | 25,130 | 10,373 | 5.47% |
| 1920 | 14,757 | 4,854 | 4.07% |
| 1910 | 9,903 | 6,781 | 12.24% |
| 1900 | 3,122 | 0.00% |