Demographics in East St. Louis, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is East St. Louis?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

18,278

Male

7,900

43.2%

Female

10,378

56.8%

Median Age

45.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

1.6%

Black

95.3%

Hispanic

1.4%

Asian

0.9%

Two or More

1.7%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

10.6%

High School or Higher

37.1%

Foreign Born

1.4%

Veterans

6.1%

Married

16.0%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

East St. Louis, IL has a population of 18,278 with a median age of 45.1. The racial makeup is 1.6% White, 1.4% Hispanic, 95.3% Black, 0.9% Asian. About 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.4%.