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Cahokia, IL


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Cahokia, Illinois

Cahokia, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 6 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is in the Saint Louis area. There are 16,391 residents in Cahokia.

The People and Families of Cahokia

In Cahokia, about 45% of adults are married. The faces of Cahokia are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the village. People in Cahokia are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 42% of Cahokia is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cahokia had a median family income of $35,582.

Political Inclinations

Cahokia folks tended to give their money ($200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Cahokia Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Cahokia that were owner-occupied was 66%.

Commuting

In Cahokia, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cahokia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Cahokia Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Cahokia, IL

Comparing Cahokia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population33
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Affordability of Rents54
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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