Demographics & People — Edwardsville, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,543 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,300 |
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| Median Age | 31.8 |
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| Total Households | 9,640 |
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| Family Households | 5,848 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2297 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,744 |
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| Black or African American | 1,923 |
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| Asian | 536 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 828 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 7,564 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,109 |
| Other groups | 4,322 |
| Irish | 3,460 |
| English | 2,973 |
| Italian | 1,343 |
| American | 1,246 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 700 |
| French (except Basque) | 668 |
| Polish | 642 |
Language
| English Only | 24,035 |
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| Spanish | 407 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,171 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,085 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,484 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Edwardsville, Illinois.
