Southwestern Illinois Demographics
Madison and St. Clair counties remain the second most populous region in the State of Illinois with a combined population that is projected to reach 527,105 this year. Median household income continues to rise for area residents, growing from $40,345 in 2000 to an estimated $45,593 in 2005 and $48,098 in 2007. Per capita income also is on the rise, up from $19,721 in 2000 to $24,092 today. The percentage of individuals earning a high school diploma or higher is holding steady at just over 83%, and the percentage earning a bachelor's degree or higher is estimated to be 19.9% for 2007.
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 |
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Projected
2007 |
| Total Population |
| Madison County |
|
258,941 |
|
265,704 |
| St. Clair County |
|
256,082 |
|
261,401 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
515,023 |
|
527,105 |
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| Population by Age |
| Under 18 Years |
| Madison County |
|
64,437 |
|
62,185 |
| St. Clair County |
|
70,925 |
|
67,748 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
135,362 |
|
129,933 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 65 Years and Over |
| Madison County |
|
36,923 |
|
37,368 |
| St. Clair County |
|
33,709 |
|
33,214 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
70,632 |
|
70,582 |
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|
|
|
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| Median Age |
| Madison County |
|
36.9 |
|
37.4 |
| St. Clair County |
|
35.3 |
|
35.8 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
36.1 |
|
36.6 |
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| Income |
| Median Household Income (dollars) |
| Madison County |
|
41,541 |
|
49,368 |
| St. Clair County |
|
39,148 |
|
46,689 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
40,345 |
|
48,098 |
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|
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| Per Capita Income (dollars) |
| Madison County |
|
20,509 |
|
24,903 |
| St. Clair County |
|
18,932 |
|
23,268 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
19,721 |
|
24,092 |
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|
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| Educational Attainment (Age
25+) |
| % High School Graduate or Higher |
| Madison County |
|
84.3 |
|
84.6 |
| St. Clair County |
|
80.9 |
|
81.4 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
82.6 |
|
83.1 |
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|
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| Percent Bachelor's Degree or Higher |
| Madison County |
|
19.2 |
|
19.9 |
| St. Clair County |
|
19.3 |
|
19.9 |
| Southwestern Illinois |
|
19.3 |
|
19.9 |
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| Source: 2007 Claritas, Inc. |
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