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St. Louis, MO vs East St. Louis, IL

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- East St. Louis is 0% more densely populated than St. Louis.
- People are 40.7% less likely to be married in East St. Louis.
- The Median Age is 6.4 years older in East St. Louis.
 St. Louis, MOEast St. Louis, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,437329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.738.4
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 Population - 2010319,367  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock31,542285,036,114
 Population - 1990396,685  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-18.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-25.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,397.193.4
 Land Area61.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 St. Louis, MOEast St. Louis, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 St. Louis, MOEast St. Louis, ILUnited States
 White44.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock95.2%12.2%
 Asian3.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 St. Louis, MOEast St. Louis, ILUnited States
 Married Population33.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock15.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock80.1%50.2%
 Never Married48.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.532.60
 Households141,161  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,72380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock23.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households78,602  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock39.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for St. Louis    113 Reviews
Darren · Northwoods, MO
As a life time resident, I have mixed feelings...
Over 1 years ago

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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David · Larkspur, CO
St. Louis is a diamond in the rough...
Over 3 years ago

This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Jeff · Overland, MO
Great friendly city
Over 3 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

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Reviews for East St. Louis    4 Reviews
Quinnten · Swansea, IL
City Of Champions
Over 5 years ago

FACT CHECK: The reason for the City Of Champions moniker, is that it really is on an almost unimaginable scale. This just one news excerpt of many, many, many over years  More

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Edmund · Spring Valley, NV
Beauty incarnate
Over 7 years ago

East St louis is paradise on earth. vibrant night life and great  More

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john · St. Louis, MO
economy
Over 17 years ago

East st louis has a very depressed economy, virtually no employment, poor housing with a significant high property tax rate, virtually no employment opportunities,  More

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