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The City of Edwardsville had a population of 26,474 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Edwardsville is located at latitude 38.8114 and longitude -89.9532 in Madison County. The formal boundaries for the City of Edwardsville encompass a land area of 19.63 sq. miles and a water area of 0.6 sq. miles. Madison County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Edwardsville has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Edwardsville is located within Township of Edwardsville, a minor civil division (MCD) of Madison County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,474 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,322 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 28 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,721 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,734 |
| Median Home Value | $299,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,609 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,547 (61.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,281 (30.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 781 (7.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,828 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Family Households | 5,775 (58.8%) |
The table below compares Edwardsville to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 83 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 538 | 63rd |
| Median Household Income | # 381 | 74th |
| Per Capita Income | # 216 | 85th |
| Diversity Index | # 504 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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