Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Edwardsville, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,474

Median Agei

31.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.5%22,359

Black

7.4%1,971

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%932

Two or More

2.5%663

Asian

1.6%436

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%60

Other

0.1%28

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%436

High School Diploma

15.7%2,395

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%707

Some College (1+ yr)

13%1,987

Associate's Degree

8.2%1,252

Bachelor's Degree

28.8%4,403

Master's Degree

18.3%2,800

Professional Degree

2.4%364

Doctorate

3.1%470

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

52.6%

Graduate+

23.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$299,800

Median Renti

$1,306

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.6%6,547

Renter-Occupied

33.4%3,281

Total Units

10,609

Homeownership

66.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%84

$50K–$100K

3.6%235

$100K–$150K

6.2%408

$150K–$200K

15.3%1,001

$200K–$300K

23.6%1,548

$300K–$500K

33.5%2,191

$500K–$1M

13.4%879

$1M+

3.1%201

Rent Distribution

Under $500

126

$500–$750

110

$750–$1,000

647

$1,000–$1,250

579

$1,250–$1,500

659

$1,500–$2,000

665

$2,000+

431

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%366

2010–2019

10.8%1,142

2000–2009

12.5%1,327

1990–1999

18.3%1,945

1980–1989

12.3%1,308

1970–1979

7.1%757

1960–1969

6.2%662

1950–1959

8.4%886

1940–1949

5.2%551

1939 or earlier

15.7%1,665

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.3%5,824

Electricity

38.8%3,814

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%124

Solar

0.2%19

Other

0.2%19

Wood

0.2%18

No Fuel

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,721

Mean Household Incomei

$128,591

Per Capita Incomei

$48,734

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

13,940

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%417

$10K–$15K

2.4%237

$15K–$20K

3.5%342

$20K–$25K

3.3%329

$25K–$30K

4.1%403

$30K–$35K

2.7%265

$35K–$40K

1.4%139

$40K–$45K

4.5%439

$45K–$50K

1.7%167

$50K–$60K

4.1%405

$60K–$75K

9.6%946

$75K–$100K

12.6%1,234

$100K–$125K

8.9%870

$125K–$150K

7.3%715

$150K–$200K

12%1,176

$200K+

17.7%1,744

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

102

Residentsi

116

Avg. Tenant Renti

$394/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing10 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes88% occupied$345/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 846 homes99% occupied$410/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $86,721/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

85.2%

Very low income$26K–$43K/yr

14.8%

Who Receives This Housing

69.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44.1% of subsidized households are minority

72.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

80.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5782.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

160

China

Korea

Philippines

Mexico

Canada

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,944

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,303

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

813(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured