Granite City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
26,670
Population
1,402/sq mi density
$60,490
Median Income
$30,640 per capita
$99,800
Home Value
$117,208 Zillow
$761
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,490 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,800 home value, $761/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
26,670
Census 2023
Population Density
1,402
per square mile
Land Area
20.7
square miles (53.6 km²)
Median Age
40.1 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 11% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
79.4%
Black
11%
Hispanic
7.6%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.6%
Spanish
4.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.3%
Veterans
8.2%
37% above US avg (6%)
Disability
22.0%
69% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.3%
27% 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 | 26,670 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,402 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 20.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.9% |
| Female | 50.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.3% |
| Veterans | 8.2% |
| Disability | 22.0% |
| Health Insurance | 93.7% |
| Uninsured | 6.3% |
| Broadband Access | 83.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.495 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |