Granite City is a city located in Madison County Illinois. Granite City has a 2024 population of 26,705. Granite City is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,516 in 2020.
The average household income in Granite City is $68,755 with a poverty rate of 18.57%. The median age in Granite City is 38.8 years: 38.7 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Granite City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,940 | 81.18% |
| Black or African American | 3,101 | 11.47% |
| Two or more races | 1,443 | 5.34% |
| Other race | 350 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 164 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,304 | 2.36 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 4,395 | 1.19 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 4,192 | 3.06 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 1,976 | 3.26 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Male | 741 | 2.97 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,439 | 7.45% |
| Associates Degree | 2,023 | 10.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,993 | 10.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 822 | 4.26% |
| High School Graduate | 6,832 | 35.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 644 | 3.34% |
| Some College | 5,554 | 28.77% |
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 | 16,173 | 14,722 | 2,436 |
| Black | 1,742 | 1,390 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 878 | 636 | 157 |
| 2+ Races | 505 | 473 | 189 |
| Other Race | 242 | 110 | 17 |
| Asian | 164 | 155 | 11 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 8 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 37.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,731 | $44,392 | $41,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,922 | $58,182 | $86,042 |
| High School Graduate | $40,069 | $43,663 | $30,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,616 | $17,276 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,686 | $45,559 | $35,182 |
| Some College | $43,327 | $59,088 | $34,725 |
$41,686
Average Earnings
$45,559
Average Male
$35,182
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.29% of Granite City residents speak only English, while 4.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,925 | 2,894 | 13.83% |
| Black | 3,045 | 1,268 | 41.64% |
| Multiple | 1,440 | 421 | 29.24% |
| Hispanic | 1,500 | 402 | 26.8% |
| Other | 335 | 76 | 22.69% |
| Native | 28 | 19 | 67.86% |
| Asian | 155 | 12 | 7.74% |
18.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.01%
Male Poverty Rate
22.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Granite City is Native, with 67.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Granite City is Asian, with 7.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.69% |
| Some College | 15.18% |
| High School | 14.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.1% |
| Female Employed | 10.6% |
| Male Employed | 7.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,250 | $81,643 |
| Households | $58,681 | $68,755 |
| Married Families | $87,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,939 | $44,283 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,616
Number of Veterans
1,515
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 581 |
| Second Gulf War | 349 |
| First Gulf War | 267 |
| Korea | 187 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 446 |
| 75+ | 416 |
| 55 to 64 | 387 |
| 35 to 54 | 275 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,466 | 8.13% |
| Black | 101 | 4.91% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 5.36% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 12 | 7.32% |
| Native American | 3 | 10.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
56.1%
Employment Rate
8%
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
69.3%
Born in Granite City
97.39%
Native Born
2.61%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
1.5%
Naturalized
97.39% of Granite City residents were born in the United States, with 69.3% having been born in Illinois. 1.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,691 | -203 | -0.78% |
| 2028 | 25,894 | -203 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 26,097 | -202 | -0.77% |
| 2026 | 26,299 | -203 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 26,502 | -203 | -0.76% |
| 2024 | 26,705 | -203 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 26,908 | -183 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 27,091 | -237 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 27,328 | -188 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 27,516 | -661 | -2.35% |
| 2019 | 28,177 | -253 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 28,430 | -220 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 28,650 | -154 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 28,804 | -142 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 28,946 | -153 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 29,099 | -197 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 29,296 | -182 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 29,478 | -175 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 29,653 | -91 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 29,744 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,301 | -1,561 | -4.75% |
| 1990 | 32,862 | -3,953 | -10.74% |
| 1980 | 36,815 | -3,870 | -9.51% |
| 1970 | 40,685 | 612 | 1.53% |
| 1960 | 40,073 | 10,608 | 36% |
| 1950 | 29,465 | 6,491 | 28.25% |
| 1940 | 22,974 | -2,156 | -8.58% |
| 1930 | 25,130 | 10,373 | 70.29% |
| 1920 | 14,757 | 4,854 | 49.02% |
| 1910 | 9,903 | 6,781 | 217.2% |
| 1900 | 3,122 | -22,569 | -87.85% |