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East St. Louis city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: East St. Louis city • Census GEOID: 1722255 • St. Clair County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for East St. Louis city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $35,700 ±$6,426
Per Capita Income $23,036 ±$2,388
Poverty Rate 32.8% ±6.5%
Population Below Poverty Level 5,841 ±1,165
Unemployment Rate 17.3% ±5%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 6,356 ±674
Broadband Internet Rate 76.7% ±3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).