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Granite City, IL

CSASt. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington MSASt. Louis#15/266 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

26,549population

40.4median age

This community is a community of 26,549 with a median age of 40.4. The population is predominantly White (72.6%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.9%). Median household income is $59,205. 88.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 72.6%, with a median home value of $104,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.6%19,269

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%2,633

Black

8.9%2,369

Two or More

7%1,850

Asian

1.3%345

Other

0.2%55

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%1,375

High School Diploma

28.8%5,488

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%1,540

Some College (1+ yr)

17.8%3,392

Associate's Degree

11.2%2,137

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%2,150

Master's Degree

3.1%588

Professional Degree

0.5%86

Doctorate

0.8%150

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

15.6%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

$104,300median home value

$834median rent

72.6%homeownership

12,854total units

10.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 72.6%

Renter 27.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.3%1,116

$50K–$100K

34.3%2,883

$100K–$150K

26.3%2,206

$150K–$200K

14.8%1,246

$200K–$300K

9.9%834

$300K–$500K

1.2%100

$500K–$1M

0.2%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

438

$500–$750

850

$750–$1,000

626

$1,000–$1,250

397

$1,250–$1,500

483

$1,500–$2,000

151

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%25

2010–2019

2.2%278

2000–2009

5.8%751

1990–1999

3.7%477

1980–1989

3.8%494

1970–1979

9.1%1,175

1960–1969

18.9%2,426

1950–1959

24.5%3,151

1940–1949

8.5%1,099

1939 or earlier

23.2%2,978

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.1%8,104

Electricity

28.1%3,250

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%149

Fuel Oil

0.2%28

Other

0.1%16

Solar

0.1%15

Household Economyi

$59,205median household income

$31,559per capita income

14.6%poverty rate

5.7%unemployment

12,487labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%715

$10K–$15K

5.1%593

$15K–$20K

2.4%273

$20K–$25K

5.2%604

$25K–$30K

4.3%492

$30K–$35K

4%457

$35K–$40K

4.8%553

$40K–$45K

5.1%592

$45K–$50K

4%459

$50K–$60K

10.2%1,182

$60K–$75K

12.7%1,463

$75K–$100K

14%1,613

$100K–$125K

8.9%1,029

$125K–$150K

4.5%524

$150K–$200K

5.4%625

$200K+

3.4%388

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

742

Residentsi

1,282

Avg. Tenant Renti

$369/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing355 homes99% occupied$378/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers193 homes88% occupied$393/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8183 homes91% occupied$327/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,205/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

81%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

15.3%

Low income$30K–$47K/yr

3.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

80.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50.6% of subsidized households are minority

21.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.3% 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

1,0984.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

358

Korea

182

Philippines

110

Guatemala

107

Canada

Germany

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,496

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,777

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,899(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured