Edwardsville township is located in Madison County Illinois. Edwardsville township has a 2024 population of 40,522. Edwardsville township is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually but its population has decreased by -0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,570 in 2020.
The average household income in Edwardsville township is $119,292 with a poverty rate of 11.82%. The median age in Edwardsville township is 33.8 years: 33.4 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edwardsville township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,732 | 86.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,912 | 7.21% |
| Two or more races | 1,652 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 780 | 1.93% |
| Other race | 225 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,254 | 2.45 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 7,295 | 3.13 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 5,770 | 1.49 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 1,447 | 2.78 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Male | 742 | 2.61 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 681 | 2.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1,789 | 7.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,135 | 29.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,722 | 23.86% |
| High School Graduate | 4,533 | 18.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 0.52% |
| Some College | 3,997 | 16.67% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,132 | 20,599 | 11,552 |
| Black | 1,250 | 1,106 | 669 |
| 2+ Races | 756 | 705 | 272 |
| Hispanic | 643 | 573 | 200 |
| Asian | 464 | 439 | 302 |
| Other Race | 167 | 167 | 11 |
| Native American | 60 | 60 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,758 | $96,468 | $62,253 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,178 | $117,431 | $80,761 |
| High School Graduate | $44,417 | $48,807 | $40,518 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $51,472 | $0 |
| Overall | $66,735 | $76,042 | $54,586 |
| Some College | $52,558 | $63,865 | $36,861 |
$66,735
Average Earnings
$76,042
Average Male
$54,586
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.24% of Edwardsville township residents speak only English, while 4.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,640 | 3,397 | 10.74% |
| Hispanic | 1,336 | 400 | 29.94% |
| Black | 2,561 | 387 | 15.11% |
| Multiple | 1,624 | 257 | 15.83% |
| Asian | 731 | 109 | 14.91% |
| Other | 218 | 94 | 43.12% |
| Native | 60 | 16 | 26.67% |
11.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.6%
Male Poverty Rate
12.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edwardsville township is Other, with 43.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edwardsville township is White, with 10.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.99% |
| Some College | 8.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.41% |
| Female Employed | 11.66% |
| Male Employed | 5.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $129,348 | $149,695 |
| Households | $90,078 | $119,292 |
| Married Families | $147,835 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,045 | $65,647 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,783
Number of Veterans
1,555
Male Veterans
228
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 496 |
| Second Gulf War | 454 |
| First Gulf War | 451 |
| Korea | 129 |
| World War II | 87 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 545 |
| 75+ | 441 |
| 65 to 74 | 372 |
| 18 to 34 | 214 |
| 55 to 64 | 211 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,552 | 5.58% |
| Black | 165 | 7.36% |
| Asian | 39 | 5.94% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 2.25% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
61.89%
Born in Edwardsville township
97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born
1.29%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
97.1% of Edwardsville township residents were born in the United States, with 61.89% having been born in Illinois. 1.29% 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 | 40,812 | 58 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 40,754 | 58 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 40,696 | 58 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 40,638 | 58 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 40,580 | 58 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 40,522 | 58 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 40,464 | 58 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 40,406 | -97 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 40,503 | -67 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 40,570 | 2,162 | 5.63% |
| 2019 | 38,408 | 223 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 38,185 | -139 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 38,324 | -16 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 38,340 | 78 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 38,262 | 218 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 38,044 | 135 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 37,909 | 132 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 37,777 | 150 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 37,627 | 22 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 37,605 | 0 | 0% |