Demographics — East St. Louis, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,278

Median Agei

45.1

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

82.7%

BA or Higher

14.7%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$52,700

Median Renti

$597

Total Units

10,973

Homeownership

54.3%

Vacancy Rate

32.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

47%1,900

$50K–$100K

37.4%1,509

$100K–$150K

8.5%342

$150K–$200K

0.7%27

$200K–$300K

1.9%76

$300K–$500K

2.9%116

$500K–$1M

1%41

$1M+

0.7%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,421

$500–$750

342

$750–$1,000

598

$1,000–$1,250

486

$1,250–$1,500

190

$1,500–$2,000

184

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%11

2010–2019

2.9%319

2000–2009

10.7%1,174

1990–1999

4.9%536

1980–1989

5.3%578

1970–1979

6.9%755

1960–1969

12.1%1,327

1950–1959

22.5%2,471

1940–1949

8.7%958

1939 or earlier

25.9%2,844

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.9%5,122

Electricity

26.9%2,001

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%113

No Fuel

1.5%113

Fuel Oil

1.2%87

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$30,992

Mean Household Incomei

$47,074

Per Capita Incomei

$22,037

Poverty Ratei

32.8%

Unemploymenti

15.2%

Labor Forcei

7,538

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.9%1,034

$10K–$15K

9%670

$15K–$20K

10%742

$20K–$25K

9.9%739

$25K–$30K

6.2%460

$30K–$35K

5.9%436

$35K–$40K

3.6%267

$40K–$45K

5%375

$45K–$50K

4.8%355

$50K–$60K

5.4%403

$60K–$75K

9.8%729

$75K–$100K

6.2%459

$100K–$125K

4.5%332

$125K–$150K

3%223

$150K–$200K

1.7%126

$200K+

1.2%86

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

2,133

Residentsi

3,231

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing1,280 homes65% occupied$363/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers439 homes81% occupied$436/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8275 homes78% occupied$315/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC139 homes94% occupied$342/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $30,992/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $9K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$9K–$15K/yr

12.3%

Low income$15K–$25K/yr

3.6%

Who Receives This Housing

78.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98.8% of subsidized households are minority

15.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.7% 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

2591.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

China

Korea

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,149

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,375

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,116(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.4%Insured

3.6%Uninsured