East St. Louis, IL population by race
The table below shows East St. Louis's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 344 | 1.83% |
| Black or African American | 17,773 | 94.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 154 | 0.82% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 338 | 1.80% |
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East St. Louis population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; East St. Louis has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that East St. Louis's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of East St. Louis population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 1.83% are white, 94.56% are Black or African American, 0.02% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.98% are Asian, 0.82% are some other race and 1.80% are multiracial.
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East St. Louis, IL population by race.
The largest racial group in East St. Louis is Black or African American with a population of 17,773 (94.56% of the total population).
East St. Louis 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in East St. Louis is Black or African American with a population of 17,773 (94.56% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 338 (1.80% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of East St. Louis, IL
By ethnicity, 234 (1.24% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 18,562 (98.76% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in East St. Louis, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 17,559 (94.60% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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East St. Louis, IL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of East St. Louis's Non-Hispanic population.
East St. Louis Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 341 | 1.84% |
| Black or African American alone | 17,559 | 94.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 2 | 0.01% |
| Asian alone | 184 | 0.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 138 | 0.74% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 338 | 1.82% |
Among the Hispanic population in East St. Louis, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 185 (79.06% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
East St. Louis, IL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of East St. Louis's Hispanic population.
East St. Louis Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 34 | 14.53% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 15 | 6.41% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 185 | 79.06% |
Things to know
What percentage of East St. Louis, IL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.24% of East St. Louis population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in East St. Louis, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 185 (79.06% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does East St. Louis, IL have?
East St. Louis, IL has 17,773 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 94.56% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in East St. Louis is Black.
What is the largest minority group in East St. Louis, IL?
With 98.76% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in East St. Louis.
That being said, with a 1.83% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in East St. Louis.
What is the majority race in East St. Louis, IL?
With a population of 17,773 (94.56% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in East St. Louis.
Whites are second largest race in East St. Louis, with 1.83% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
