East St. Louis
East St. Louis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,627. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,500. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Illinois median.
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How many people live in East St. Louis, Illinois?
East St. Louis, Illinois has about 40,944 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in East St. Louis, Illinois?
The typical household in East St. Louis, Illinois earns about $12,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East St. Louis, Illinois expensive?
In East St. Louis, Illinois, the median home is worth about $25,500, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.
How educated are people in East St. Louis, Illinois?
About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in East St. Louis, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East St. Louis, Illinois?
About 43.9% of people in East St. Louis, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024