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Granite City

Illinois · 27,549 residents · 19.015 sq mi
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Granite City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,545. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,549
−12%since 2000
from 31,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,449 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Granite City
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,545
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,036
+47%since 2000
from $17,691 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(29,142)
Black2%(616)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(894)
Asian0.5%(143)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(4,038)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(20,727)
Black11.1%(3,063)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,013)
Asian0.6%(174)
Other2.7%(739)
Diversity Score47.3%(13,033)
Diversity Score
47
+267%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Granite City, Illinois?

Granite City, Illinois has about 27,549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Granite City, Illinois?

The typical household in Granite City, Illinois earns about $53,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Granite City, Illinois expensive?

In Granite City, Illinois, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Granite City, Illinois?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Granite City, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Granite City, Illinois?

About 18.8% of people in Granite City, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Granite City, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Granite City, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,313 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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