East St. Louis is a city located in St. Clair County Illinois. East St. Louis has a 2024 population of 17,389. East St. Louis is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -5.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,400 in 2020.
The average household income in East St. Louis is $47,074 with a poverty rate of 32.85%. The median age in East St. Louis is 45.1 years: 34.8 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East St. Louis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 17,428 | 95.35% |
| Two or more races | 315 | 1.72% |
| White | 298 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 174 | 0.95% |
| Other race | 62 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,436 | 2.44 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 3,825 | 1.13 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Female | 2,122 | 4.16 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Married | 976 | 3.62 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Male | 513 | 2.85 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,546 | 11.7% |
| Associates Degree | 830 | 6.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,191 | 9.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 746 | 5.64% |
| High School Graduate | 4,838 | 36.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 739 | 5.59% |
| Some College | 3,326 | 25.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,756 | 10,495 | 1,703 |
| White | 230 | 225 | 129 |
| Asian | 138 | 138 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 43 | 18 |
| Other Race | 30 | 29 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 24 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 56.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,611 | $52,866 | $52,175 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,851 | $0 | $46,739 |
| High School Graduate | $30,219 | $30,438 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,162 | $0 | $35,024 |
| Overall | $32,247 | $31,275 | $33,677 |
| Some College | $30,294 | $27,000 | $31,029 |
$32,247
Average Earnings
$31,275
Average Male
$33,677
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.79% of East St. Louis residents speak only English, while 1.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,388 | 5,758 | 33.11% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 200 | 78.13% |
| Asian | 174 | 132 | 75.86% |
| White | 289 | 56 | 19.38% |
| Multiple | 315 | 42 | 13.33% |
32.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.55%
Male Poverty Rate
33.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East St. Louis is Hispanic, with 78.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East St. Louis is Multiple, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.13% |
| High School | 25.37% |
| Some College | 20.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 52.7% |
| Female Employed | 19.13% |
| Male Employed | 4.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,082 | $59,980 |
| Households | $30,992 | $47,074 |
| Married Families | $74,402 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,266 | $33,064 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
14.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.8%
Male Marriage Rate
12.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,116
Number of Veterans
992
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 428 |
| Second Gulf War | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 43 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 312 |
| 55 to 64 | 267 |
| 65 to 74 | 261 |
| 35 to 54 | 171 |
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,014 | 7.08% |
| White | 83 | 32.55% |
| Other Race | 19 | 38.78% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.5%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
15.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.48%
Born in East St. Louis
98.58%
Native Born
1.42%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
98.58% of East St. Louis residents were born in the United States, with 55.48% having been born in Illinois. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,125 | -253 | -1.54% |
| 2028 | 16,378 | -253 | -1.52% |
| 2027 | 16,631 | -252 | -1.49% |
| 2026 | 16,883 | -253 | -1.48% |
| 2025 | 17,136 | -253 | -1.45% |
| 2024 | 17,389 | -253 | -1.43% |
| 2023 | 17,642 | -242 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 17,884 | -301 | -1.66% |
| 2021 | 18,185 | -215 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 18,400 | -7,667 | -29.41% |
| 2019 | 26,067 | -343 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 26,410 | -270 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 26,680 | -182 | -0.68% |
| 2016 | 26,862 | 91 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 26,771 | 116 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 26,655 | 82 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 26,573 | -56 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 26,629 | -98 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 26,727 | -184 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 26,911 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,542 | -9,402 | -22.96% |
| 1990 | 40,944 | -14,256 | -25.83% |
| 1980 | 55,200 | -14,969 | -21.33% |
| 1970 | 70,169 | -11,543 | -14.13% |
| 1960 | 81,712 | -583 | -0.71% |
| 1950 | 82,295 | 6,686 | 8.84% |
| 1940 | 75,609 | 1,262 | 1.7% |
| 1930 | 74,347 | 7,580 | 11.35% |
| 1920 | 66,767 | 8,220 | 14.04% |
| 1910 | 58,547 | 28,892 | 97.43% |
| 1900 | 29,655 | 14,486 | 95.5% |
| 1890 | 15,169 | 5,984 | 65.15% |
| 1880 | 9,185 | 3,541 | 62.74% |
| 1870 | 5,644 | -10,481 | -65% |