Southwestern Illinois Demographics
Madison and St. Clair counties remain the second most populous region in the State of Illinois with a combined population of 539,338. Median household income continues to rise for area residents, growing from $40,345 in 2000 to an estimated $45,593 in 2005 and $48,498 in 2010. Per capita income also is on the rise, up from $19,721 in 2000 to $25,095 today. Southwestern Illinois has also seen a significant increase in educational attainment in the last 10 years. The percentage of individuals earning a high school diploma or higher has risen to 87.6 percent, and the percentage earning a bachelor's degree or higher is almost 23 percent for 2010.
St. Louis Metropolitan Area Demographics
Additional information about the demographics
of the St. Louis region can be found on the website for the St.
Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association.
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| SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Population |
|
2000 |
|
2010
|
| Total Population |
| Madison County |
|
258,941 |
|
269,282 |
| St. Clair County |
|
256,082 |
|
270,056 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
515,023 |
|
539,338 |
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|
|
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| Population by Age |
| Under 18 Years |
| Madison County |
|
64,437 |
|
61,665 |
| St. Clair County |
|
70,925 |
|
68,324 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
135,362 |
|
129,989 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 65 Years and Over |
| Madison County |
|
36,923 |
|
38,238 |
| St. Clair County |
|
33,709 |
|
34,027 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
70,632 |
|
72,265 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Median Age |
| Madison County |
|
36.9 |
|
37.4 |
| St. Clair County |
|
35.3 |
|
35.7 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
36.1 |
|
36.5 |
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| Income |
| Median Household Income (dollars) |
| Madison County |
|
41,541 |
|
50,628 |
| St. Clair County |
|
39,148 |
|
46,368 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
40,345 |
|
48,498 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Per Capita Income (dollars) |
| Madison County |
|
20,509 |
|
25,873 |
| St. Clair County |
|
18,932 |
|
24,316 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
19,721 |
|
25,095 |
| |
|
|
|
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| Educational Attainment (Age
25+) |
| % High School Graduate or Higher |
| Madison County |
|
84.3 |
|
88.6 |
| St. Clair County |
|
80.9 |
|
86.6 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
82.6 |
|
87.6 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher |
| Madison County |
|
19.2 |
|
22.6 |
| St. Clair County |
|
19.3 |
|
23.2 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
19.3 |
|
22.9 |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau |
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