Demographics — Granite City, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,670

Median Agei

40.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,800

Median Renti

$761

Total Units

12,742

Homeownership

71.9%

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

14%1,136

$50K–$100K

36.2%2,946

$100K–$150K

31.2%2,536

$150K–$200K

9.5%776

$200K–$300K

8.1%661

$300K–$500K

0.9%74

$500K–$1M

0.1%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

519

$500–$750

963

$750–$1,000

588

$1,000–$1,250

471

$1,250–$1,500

221

$1,500–$2,000

224

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%30

2010–2019

1.5%185

2000–2009

4.7%600

1990–1999

2.6%334

1980–1989

4.1%528

1970–1979

9.7%1,237

1960–1969

22.6%2,879

1950–1959

22%2,798

1940–1949

9%1,145

1939 or earlier

23.6%3,006

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.6%7,989

Electricity

26.8%3,032

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%158

No Fuel

0.4%40

Wood

0.3%39

Fuel Oil

0.2%27

Solar

0.1%16

Other

0.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,490

Mean Household Incomei

$71,484

Per Capita Incomei

$30,640

Poverty Ratei

16.1%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

12,873

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.1%804

$10K–$15K

5.6%636

$15K–$20K

2.9%324

$20K–$25K

5.8%660

$25K–$30K

4.1%459

$30K–$35K

4%453

$35K–$40K

4%452

$40K–$45K

2.3%265

$45K–$50K

3.8%431

$50K–$60K

9.8%1,106

$60K–$75K

12.2%1,381

$75K–$100K

15.4%1,745

$100K–$125K

9.1%1,033

$125K–$150K

5.4%611

$150K–$200K

4.9%553

$200K+

3.6%403

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

742

Residentsi

1,282

Avg. Tenant Renti

$369/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing355 homes99% occupied$378/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers193 homes88% occupied$393/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8183 homes91% occupied$327/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,490/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

81%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

15.3%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

80.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50.6% of subsidized households are minority

21.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8933.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

323

Philippines

Guatemala

Korea

Canada

Germany

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,708

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,045

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,705(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured