St. Clair County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- St. Clair County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17163
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 163
Geography
- Land Area
- 657.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.14 sq mi
- Total Area
- 673.89 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.470198
- Longitude
- -89.928546
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 249,852
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 191,810
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 238,603 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 11,245 | 4.5% |
| White | 151,915 | 60.8% |
| Black | 70,430 | 28.2% |
| Asian | 2,933 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 367 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,744 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 184,939 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 6,877 | 3.6% |
| White | 122,605 | 63.9% |
| Black | 55,590 | 29.0% |
| Asian | 3,018 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,599 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 854 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 253,694
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $82,308
- Poverty Rate
- 13.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 33,710
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 152,523 | 60.1% |
| Black | 70,726 | 27.9% |
| Asian | 4,174 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 182,817
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 82,968 | 45.4% |
| Republican | 35,213 | 19.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 64,578 | 35.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 85,844 | 47.0% |
| Female | 96,955 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 111,003 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic | 5,591 | 3.1% |
| Black | 47,856 | 26.2% |
| Asian | 1,716 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 88,100
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 59,223 | 53.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,306 | 41.2% |
| Black | 17,126 | 35.8% |
| Asian | 650 | 37.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 41,179 | 48.0% |
| Female | 46,914 | 48.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 38,671 (22.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 55,532 (31.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 115,630
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $189,896
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,161
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.3%
- Public Transit
- 1.6%
- Work From Home
- 12.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.