Edwardsville is a city located in Madison County Illinois. Edwardsville has a 2024 population of 26,663. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Edwardsville is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,803 in 2020.
The average household income in Edwardsville is $123,531 with a poverty rate of 14.48%. The median age in Edwardsville is 30.6 years: 31.3 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edwardsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,927 | 86.12% |
| Black or African American | 1,841 | 6.92% |
| Two or more races | 1,066 | 4% |
| Asian | 601 | 2.26% |
| Other race | 132 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,359 | 2.53 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 4,704 | 3.22 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 3,738 | 1.61 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Female | 683 | 2.86 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Male | 234 | 2.56 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 405 | 2.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,194 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,616 | 31.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,661 | 24.87% |
| High School Graduate | 2,436 | 16.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 0.67% |
| Some College | 2,308 | 15.68% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,013 | 12,645 | 7,477 |
| Black | 874 | 800 | 425 |
| Hispanic | 352 | 335 | 125 |
| 2+ Races | 337 | 304 | 139 |
| Asian | 308 | 292 | 180 |
| Other Race | 58 | 46 | 11 |
| Native American | 55 | 55 | 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 asian people with a rate of 58.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,175 | $97,159 | $60,299 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,800 | $113,421 | $81,454 |
| High School Graduate | $41,193 | $47,315 | $33,456 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $53,621 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $69,573 | $80,655 | $56,403 |
| Some College | $54,158 | $66,176 | $33,980 |
$69,573
Average Earnings
$80,655
Average Male
$56,403
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.26% of Edwardsville residents speak only English, while 4.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,296 | 2,742 | 13.51% |
| Black | 1,487 | 298 | 20.04% |
| Multiple | 1,038 | 230 | 22.16% |
| Hispanic | 655 | 170 | 25.95% |
| Asian | 552 | 109 | 19.75% |
| Other | 125 | 22 | 17.6% |
| Native | 55 | 16 | 29.09% |
14.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.09%
Male Poverty Rate
16.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edwardsville is Native, with 29.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edwardsville is White, with 13.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.6% |
| High School | 12.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.17% |
| Female Employed | 14.36% |
| Male Employed | 6.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,321 | $164,279 |
| Households | $87,094 | $123,531 |
| Married Families | $151,582 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,363 | $57,801 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,085
Number of Veterans
950
Male Veterans
135
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 332 |
| Second Gulf War | 280 |
| First Gulf War | 260 |
| Korea | 68 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 272 |
| 35 to 54 | 266 |
| 65 to 74 | 236 |
| 18 to 34 | 214 |
| 55 to 64 | 97 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 5.2% |
| Black | 83 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 20 | 3.99% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
64.41%
Born in Edwardsville
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
1.06%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
96.98% of Edwardsville residents were born in the United States, with 64.41% having been born in Illinois. 1.06% 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 | 26,488 | -35 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 26,523 | -35 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 26,558 | -35 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 26,593 | -35 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 26,628 | -35 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 26,663 | -35 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 26,698 | 63 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 26,635 | -76 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 26,711 | -92 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 26,803 | 1,508 | 5.96% |
| 2019 | 25,295 | 271 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 25,024 | -102 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 25,126 | -49 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 25,175 | 66 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 25,109 | 219 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 24,890 | 136 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 24,754 | 135 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 24,619 | 207 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 24,412 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 24,407 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,491 | 6,912 | 47.41% |
| 1990 | 14,579 | 2,099 | 16.82% |
| 1980 | 12,480 | 1,410 | 12.74% |
| 1970 | 11,070 | 1,074 | 10.74% |
| 1960 | 9,996 | 1,220 | 13.9% |
| 1950 | 8,776 | 768 | 9.59% |
| 1940 | 8,008 | 1,773 | 28.44% |
| 1930 | 6,235 | 899 | 16.85% |
| 1920 | 5,336 | 322 | 6.42% |
| 1910 | 5,014 | 857 | 20.62% |
| 1900 | 4,157 | 596 | 16.74% |
| 1890 | 3,561 | 674 | 23.35% |
| 1880 | 2,887 | -23,601 | -89.1% |