East St. Louis, IL Employment

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39%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
57%
Household income NAT. AVG.
48%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexEast St. LouisIllinoisNational
Income per capita$18,251$31,502$29,829
Median household income$24,009$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$40,461$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$15,535$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$22,865$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$21,515$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate6.9%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level30.6%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in East St. Louis is 39% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in East St. Louis is 57% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in East St. Louis is 48% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in East St. Louis is 103% higher than the national average

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      $16,004 $24,009 $48,018
      City
      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      East St. Louis median earnings by income bracket

      East St. Louis employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry0.7%0.7%
      Manufacturing sector11.8%11.8%
      Financial & insurance services1.2%1.2%
      Wholesale & retail services18.7%18.7%
      Public administration2.7%2.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities20.4%20.4%
      Education, health & social services8.9%8.9%
      Other35.4%35.4%

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      East St. Louis, IL26,359$24,00956.6%

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      Source: The East St. Louis, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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