State
County
Land Area (mi²)
19.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,434.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.97%
Growth Since 2010
-7.47%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Granite City, Illinois Population 2021
27,618
Granite City is a city located in Madison County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 27,618, it is the 72nd largest city in Illinois and the 1391st largest city in the United States . Granite City is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -7.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,849 in 2010. Granite City reached it's highest population of 40,685 in 1970. Spanning over 21 miles, Granite City has a population density of 1,434 people per square mile.
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 City was:
- 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%
The current population of Granite City, Illinois is 27,618 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 28,428.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 29,849.
Granite City, Illinois Population 2021
| 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% |
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Granite City Population by Race
Granite City Population Pyramid $2021
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Granite City Population by Age
Granite City Households and Families
| 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
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Granite City Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Granite City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Granite City Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Granite City Educational Attainment by Race
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$36,178
Average Earnings
$45,967
Average Male
$27,459
Average Female
Granite City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Granite City Language by Age
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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 Language
Granite City Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 360 | 85 | 23.61% |
| 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 White, with 14.43% 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 Poverty
Granite City Poverty Rate by Education
Granite City Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Granite City Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Granite City Marital Status
Granite City Veterans by War
Granite City Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Granite City Veterans by Education
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10.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
Granite City Veterans by Education
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60.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Granite City Employment by Age
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Granite City Employment by Race
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Granite City 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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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.
Granite City Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |