Population 33,716 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Granite City
Household size in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Granite City are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Granite City is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Granite City (15.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Granite City has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Illinois cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Granite City
Renters in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.2% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Granite City rent their homes (25.2%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 48.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the north. The renter share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Granite City is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Granite City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $650 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $708 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $746 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $890 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$240 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Granite City pays $890 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $240 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Granite City
Bachelor's degrees in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Granite City have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.5% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.0% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Granite City have finished high school as nationally: 88.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider St. Louis area (93.6%). The share with a diploma is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Granite City
| Period | Granite City | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Granite City is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Granite City compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City | 2.35 | 41.7 | 15.3% | 25.2% | 9.1% | 1960 | $890 | 15.5% | 88.8% | 4.9% |
| Pontoon Beach | 2.45 | 40.0 | 23.4% | 25.7% | 9.4% | 1981 | $1,121 | 17.0% | 92.3% | 9.9% |
| Madison | 2.46 | 46.0 | 12.1% | 43.8% | 15.0% | 1960 | $1,040 | 13.8% | 87.1% | 16.2% |
| Venice | 2.45 | 34.1 | 27.4% | 68.4% | 22.1% | 1968 | $983 | 6.7% | 86.8% | 26.2% |
| Lovejoy | 2.56 | 31.4 | 28.9% | 53.0% | 14.2% | 1965 | $885 | 25.9% | 97.0% | 12.7% |
| Riverview | 2.32 | 32.3 | 23.3% | 55.3% | 19.2% | 1961 | $1,049 | 8.2% | 85.9% | 11.8% |
| Fairmont City | 2.81 | 38.7 | 10.5% | 21.5% | 15.1% | 1953 | $1,163 | 12.7% | 69.9% | 1.8% |
| Brooklyn | 2.60 | 30.1 | 30.8% | 57.2% | 14.0% | 1965 | $895 | 26.9% | 97.6% | 13.3% |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors | 2.45 | 35.7 | 30.4% | 44.0% | 16.8% | 1959 | $1,216 | 15.8% | 89.9% | 5.7% |
| Meadow Heights | 2.49 | 48.9 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 1993 | $1,300 | 37.8% | 92.9% | 2.1% |
| State Park Place | 1.93 | 42.2 | 17.9% | 84.4% | 2.6% | 1977 | $910 | 19.4% | 76.4% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Granite City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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