East St. Louis, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,278
Population
1,312/sq mi density
$30,992
Median Income
$22,037 per capita
$52,700
Home Value
$31,311 Zillow
$597
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$30,992 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,700 home value, $597/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
18,278
Census 2023
Population Density
1,312
per square mile
Land Area
14.3
square miles (37.0 km²)
Median Age
45.1 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 95.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
1.6%
Black
95.3%
Hispanic
1.4%
Asian
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.8%
Spanish
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.4%
Veterans
7.5%
25% above US avg (6%)
Disability
23.7%
82% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.4%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.6%
58% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.495
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 18,278 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,312 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 14.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 43.2% |
| Female | 56.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 95.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Language
| English Only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.4% |
| Veterans | 7.5% |
| Disability | 23.7% |
| Health Insurance | 96.4% |
| Uninsured | 3.6% |
| Broadband Access | 67.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.495 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |