Edwardsville, IL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Edwardsville

Neighborhood

Madison, IL

Crocker Gardens Neighborhood

Heritage Estates / Forest Grove

Mont Station / Glen Carbon Crossing

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Edwardsville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

52.6%

Households with Children

28.1%

School Enrollment K-12

2,255

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 13.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 34.7%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.9%
Seniors (65+): 12.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 3.1%
High School / GED: 18.5%
Some College or Associate's: 25.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 52.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 21.4%
Single Parents: 6.7%
Couples & Adults: 30.6%
Living Alone: 41.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 7.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 55.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 73.9%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.6%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 23.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 63.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 33.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.6%
Spanish: 1.3%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 22.8%
Not Enrolled: 62.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources