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The City of East Saint Louis had a population of 17,999 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for East Saint Louis is located at latitude 38.6245 and longitude -90.1509 in St. Clair County. The formal boundaries for the City of East Saint Louis encompass a land area of 13.9 sq. miles and a water area of 0.38 sq. miles. St. Clair County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of East Saint Louis 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 East Saint Louis is located within Township of East Saint Louis, a minor civil division (MCD) of St. Clair County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,999 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,291 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 14 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $35,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,036 |
| Median Home Value | $52,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,552 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,235 (40.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,747 (26.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,570 (33.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,982 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Family Households | 3,460 (49.6%) |
The table below compares East Saint Louis 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 | # 143 | 90th |
| Population Density | # 552 | 62nd |
| Median Household Income | # 1434 | 2nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 1361 | 7th |
| Diversity Index | # 907 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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