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Edwardsville

Illinois · 26,808 residents · 19.981 sq mi
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Edwardsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,271. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $238,000. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,808
+25%since 2000
from 21,491 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,342 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.1
−10%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K17K21K24K28K1990201020202024Edwardsville
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,271
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,921 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,222
+40%since 2000
from $26,510 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+61%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(18,720)
Black8.6%(1,845)
Hispanic / Latino1%(215)
Asian1.7%(362)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(5,587)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(21,007)
Black10.1%(2,709)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(982)
Asian3.1%(821)
Other2.2%(596)
Diversity Score42.4%(11,368)
Diversity Score
42
+63%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwardsville, Illinois?

Edwardsville, Illinois has about 26,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edwardsville, Illinois?

The typical household in Edwardsville, Illinois earns about $75,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwardsville, Illinois expensive?

In Edwardsville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $238,000, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Edwardsville, Illinois?

About 55.5% of adults age 25 and over in Edwardsville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edwardsville, Illinois?

About 12.2% of people in Edwardsville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edwardsville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Edwardsville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,229 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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