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Collinsville, IL


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Collinsville, Illinois

Collinsville, Illinois, in Madison county, is 16 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Saint Louis metropolitan area. There are an estimated 24,707 people in Collinsville.

The People and Families of Collinsville

In Collinsville, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Collinsville had a median family income of $54,956.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,946) in Collinsville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Collinsville Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Collinsville is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Collinsville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Collinsville Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Collinsville, IL

Comparing Collinsville 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
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Male Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better76
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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