Demographics & People — East St. Louis, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,278 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,400 |
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| Median Age | 44.3 |
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| Total Households | 7,436 |
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| Family Households | 3,611 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.078 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 298 |
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| Black or African American | 17,428 |
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| Asian | 174 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 256 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 13,402 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,990 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 234 |
| African | 210 |
| Subsaharan African | 210 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 185 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 185 |
| American | 171 |
| German | 61 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 34 |
Language
| English Only | 16,933 |
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| Spanish | 81 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,141 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,100 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,443 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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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 East St. Louis, Illinois.
