St. Elmo is a city located in Fayette County Illinois. St. Elmo has a 2024 population of 1,237. St. Elmo is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,267 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Elmo is $60,154 with a poverty rate of 23.73%. The median age in St. Elmo is 37.6 years: 35.7 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Elmo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,358 | 96.93% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 2.43% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 494 | 2.74 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Married | 219 | 3.89 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 212 | 1.28 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Female | 49 | 3.76 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 14 | 3.36 | 100 | 0 |
3.8
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
83.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 10.86% |
| Associates Degree | 130 | 13.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 3.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 4.37% |
| High School Graduate | 356 | 37.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 4.79% |
| Some College | 229 | 24.39% |
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 | 882 | 756 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,235 | $40,625 | $28,077 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,875 | $39,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,083 | $41,630 | $29,423 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $42,955 | $23,529 |
$36,083
Average Earnings
$41,630
Average Male
$29,423
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.93% of St. Elmo residents speak only English, while 1.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,305 | 317 | 24.29% |
| Multiple | 34 | 4 | 11.76% |
23.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.56%
Male Poverty Rate
25.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Elmo is White, with 24.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Elmo is Multiple, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.15% |
| Some College | 4.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Female Employed | 11.43% |
| Male Employed | 6.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,250 | $69,863 |
| Households | $47,115 | $60,154 |
| Married Families | $70,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,625 | $46,521 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
43
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 4.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
83.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
87.44%
Born in St. Elmo
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
99.29% of St. Elmo residents were born in the United States, with 87.44% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,201 | -7 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 1,208 | -7 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 1,215 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 1,223 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 1,230 | -7 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 1,237 | -8 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 1,245 | -9 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 1,254 | -10 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 1,264 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 1,267 | -107 | -7.79% |
| 2019 | 1,374 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 1,372 | -13 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 1,385 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 1,390 | -13 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 1,403 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 1,407 | -13 | -0.92% |
| 2013 | 1,420 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,420 | -11 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 1,431 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 1,428 | 0 | 0% |