Edwardsville, Illinois Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

The following are facts about the Population & Steets in Edwardville City, Illinois. These facts can be a great help to the residents of this city in determining how much space they will need in the future. The city's population has grown substantially since it became the county seat in 1876, when it was still a small rural town. Today, there are 36 offices of the county located in the city.

The population of Edwardsville is made up of primarily African American residents. Approximately 9.1% of the residents are divorced, compared to 10.8% of the general population. However, the African American population is much smaller than the white population. Its population is comprised mainly of the elderly. The May Building also accepts Section 8 Housing Vouchers. In addition, Edwardsville Senior Living is currently under construction. The Edwardsville Senior Living will provide 72 units at a rent of $675 to $825 per month. Thirty units will be available for rent assistance. The HUD income guidelines for the city and county are $34,860 for a single person and $51,840 for a couple.

The average age of residents of Edwardsville is 32.5 years. A quarter of the population is under 18 years old. Twenty-four percent are between 25 and 44 years old. Twenty-seven percent of the population is from Asian or Latino descent. The other one percent is from any other race. In addition to these demographics, the city's ancestry is diverse. Among the most common ancestries, Edwardsville is largely made up of German, English, Italian, and American people. Despite these ethnic groups, Turkish, Moroccan, and Kenyan people account for a significant portion of the population.