East St. Louis township, Illinois
East St. Louis township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East St. Louis township is a geographic entity located in St. Clair County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,682. The land area covers 13.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,682 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,982 | ±542 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,552 | ±557 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,982 | ±542 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,570 | ±314 |
| Median Home Value | $52,600 | ±$6,477 |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | ±$112 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | 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).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF EAST ST LOUIS
GUS Population: 17,808 (2024)
ID: 125323
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: OFFICE MGR
6755 STATE ST, EAST SAINT LOUIS IL 62203-1673
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GUS Population: 251,149 (2024)
ID: 162161
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
10 PUBLIC SQ, BELLEVILLE IL 62220-1623
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ST. LOUIS, MO | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Cahokia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | FLORISSANT, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ST LOUIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ST LOUIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ST LOUIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HAZELWOOD, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ST LOUIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ST LOUIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | ST. LOUIS, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
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College | 4.0 mi away | 1521 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63103 |
31442109491101
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EAST ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 5300 STATE STREET, EAST ST LOUIS, IL, 62203 |
(618) 397-0991
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Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis
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College | 4.7 mi away | 2351 Market St., St. Louis, MO, 63103 |
3148871350
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FAIRMONT CITY LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 4444 COLLINSVILLE ROAD, FAIRMONT CITY, IL, 62201 |
(618) 482-3966
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Harris-Stowe State University
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College | 5.2 mi away | 3026 Laclede Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63103-2136 |
3143403366
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CENTRAL EXPRESS
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 815 OLIVE ST STE 160, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63101 |
(314) 206-6755
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Saint Louis University
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College | 5.8 mi away | One North Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63103-2097 |
3149772500
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CENTRAL LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 1301 OLIVE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO, 63103 |
(314) 241-2288
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Aquinas Institute of Theology
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College | 5.9 mi away | 23 South Spring Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108-3323 |
3142568800
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VENICE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 325 BROADWAY AVENUE, VENICE, IL, 62090 |
(618) 877-1330
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CAHOKIA ST LOUIS AP, IL US, located 3.4 miles from East St. Louis township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.2° | 24.1° | 32.1° | 2.46" | — |
| February | 45.6° | 27.6° | 36.6° | 1.96" | — |
| March | 56.3° | 36.0° | 46.1° | 3.27" | — |
| April | 67.5° | 45.5° | 56.5° | 4.48" | — |
| May | 76.7° | 56.5° | 66.6° | 4.84" | — |
| June | 85.7° | 64.7° | 75.2° | 4.36" | — |
| July | 89.0° | 68.8° | 78.9° | 3.70" | — |
| August | 87.8° | 66.1° | 76.9° | 3.68" | — |
| September | 80.7° | 57.1° | 68.9° | 3.36" | — |
| October | 69.4° | 46.1° | 57.7° | 3.07" | — |
| November | 55.3° | 35.9° | 45.6° | 3.34" | — |
| December | 44.3° | 28.6° | 36.4° | 2.32" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| East St. Louis city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Washington Park village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Sauget village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| Fairmont City village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Brooklyn village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
| Cahokia Heights city | City | 3.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1716322268. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.