Cahokia Heights: Demographics & People
Cahokia Heights is home to 17,106 people, in 6,053 households. Median age 30.3 years. (9.6y younger than St. Clair County; 8.8y younger than Illinois). Population is 70% Black and 20% White (non-Hispanic). 62% of households are family-led.
- 2.8 people per household.
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 17,106; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 257,400 people |
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| Population | 17,106 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 30.3y is 8.6 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 30.3 years (vs Illinois 39.1y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 17,106 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Asian population | 0.5% |
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| Black population | 69.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.1% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 20.0% |
Households & Family Composition
6,053 households. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 3,741 households |
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| Households that are families | 61.8% |
| Total households | 6,053 households |