Pontoon Beach, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,131
Population
615/sq mi density
$59,375
Median Income
$27,614 per capita
$137,900
Home Value
$194,642 Zillow
$1,117
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
259
Violent Crime/100K
1,728 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,900 home value, $1,117/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,131
Census 2023
Population Density
615
per square mile
Land Area
12.6
square miles (32.5 km²)
Median Age
33.9 yrs
13% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
69.6%
Black
8.7%
Hispanic
16.6%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 15.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.3%
Spanish
15.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.9%
Veterans
7.3%
22% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.9%
7% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.4%
49% 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 | 6,131 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 615 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 12.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 33.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.5% |
| Female | 48.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 88.3% |
| Spanish | 15.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.9% |
| Veterans | 7.3% |
| Disability | 13.9% |
| Health Insurance | 95.6% |
| Uninsured | 4.4% |
| Broadband Access | 91.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.495 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |