East St. Louis City, Illinois
Safe Democratic — shifted 4.6pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 18K residents
| Group | % |
|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 1.2% |
Hispanic / Latino | 0.9% |
Black / African American | 95.3% |
Asian | 0.1% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.3% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | — |
| Bachelor's or higher | — |
| English only at home | — |
| Other language at home | — |
| Foreign-born | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+88.1 |
| 2020 | Biden+92.6 |
| 2016 | Clinton+96.0 |
| 2012 | Obama+99.6 |
| 2008 | Obama+98.3 |
East St. Louis City, Illinois is a city that has a population of 18,469. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+88.1. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93.2% | 5.2% | D+88.1 | R+4.6 |
| 2020 | 96.0% | 3.3% | D+92.6 | R+3.3 |
| 2016 | 97.4% | 1.5% | D+96.0 | R+3.6 |
| 2012 | 99.8% | 0.2% | D+99.6 | D+1.3 |
| 2008 | 98.9% | 0.6% | D+98.3 | — |
What defines East St. Louis City?
East St. Louis City has been trending Republican — 12pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a majority-minority electorate where racial demographics are the primary driver of partisan lean.
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Key Insights
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Democratic landslide with a 88.1% margin
- Shifted 11.5 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | East St. Louis City | National |
|---|---|---|
Black / African American | 95.3% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.3% | 4.0% |
White (Non-Hispanic) | 1.2% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 0.9% | 19.3% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.9% |
Asian | 0.1% | 6.0% |
Who lives in East St. Louis City? 18,469 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
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Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.