Cahokia, IL
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-11-16

Living In Cahokia, Illinois Summary

Life in Cahokia research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cahokia over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cahokia:

  • The population in Cahokia is 12,440.

  • The median home value in Cahokia is $40,900.

  • The median income in Cahokia is $30,556.

  • The cost of living in Cahokia is 81 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Cahokia is $975.

  • The unemployment rate in Cahokia is 12.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Cahokia is 35.4%.

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Cahokia SnackAbility

3
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
6
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Cahokia, IL Crime Report

Crime in Cahokia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cahokia. Key points include:

  • There were 334 total crimes in Cahokia in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cahokia is 2,431.2 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cahokia is 684.2 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cahokia is 1,747.0 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Cahokia is 4.60% above the national average.

334
Total Crimes
4.60%
Above National Average

Crime In Cahokia Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Cahokia
/ 100k People
Illinois
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 334 2,431.2 1,985.3 2,324.2
Violent Crime 94 684.2 425.9 369.8
Murder 4 29.1 9.1 6.3
Robbery 16 116.5 97.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 68 495.0 278.9 268.2
Property Crime 240 1,747.0 1,559.4 1,954.4
Burglary 140 1,019.1 246.4 269.8
Larceny 0 0.0 1,143.5 1,401.9
Car Theft 95 691.5 169.5 282.7

Cahokia, IL Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Cahokia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cahokia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Cahokia is 81 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Cahokia is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Cahokia is $40,900.

  • The median income in Cahokia is $30,556.

81
Cahokia's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Cahokia Comparison Table

Living Expense Cahokia Illinois National Average
Overall 81 92 100
Services 93 95 100
Groceries 104 98 100
Health 87 96 100
Housing 46 81 100
Transportation 88 105 100
Utilities 97 90 100

Cahokia, IL Photos

Old Cahokia Courthouse
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1 Reviews & Comments About Cahokia

Overall User Rating
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/5
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Ashton Way -

I live in Cahokia which is pretty much East St. Louis. As far as I been here I have not seen tide locked up, a subway behind glass, or a testing truck. HOWEVER, this man is not off with the violent crimes. Just down the road from my house yesterday, there was a triple shooting, one dead at the scene, all of them were teenagers. So... Yeah you decide if Cahokia/East St Louis is the worst shithole or not.

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Cahokia Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Cahokia

The current population in Cahokia is 12,440. The population has decreased -19.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2021 12,440 -12.8%
2020 14,271 -1.0%
2019 14,408 -1.1%
2018 14,574 -1.1%
2017 14,740 -1.1%
2016 14,905 -1.0%
2015 15,055 -0.8%
2014 15,169 -1.1%
2013 15,332 -0.5%
2012 15,406 -

Race / Ethnicity in Cahokia

White
30.5% (3,791)
African American
63.2% (7,864)
American Indian
0.3% (42)
Asian
1.3% (156)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.7% (464)
Hispanic
1.0% (123)

Cahokia is:

  • 30.5% White with 3,791 White residents.

  • 63.2% African American with 7,864 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 42 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 156 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 464 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.0% Hispanic with 123 Hispanic residents.

Race Cahokia IL USA
White 30.5% 60.2% 59.4%
African American 63.2% 13.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 5.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 2.4% 3.2%
Hispanic 1.0% 17.5% 18.4%

Gender in Cahokia

Female
53.8% (6,693)
Male
46.2% (5,747)
  • Cahokia is 53.8% female with 6,693 female residents.

  • Cahokia is 46.2% male with 5,747 male residents.

Gender Cahokia IL USA
Female 53.8% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 46.2% 49.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cahokia for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (373)
9-12th Grade
13.0% (1,617)
High School / GED
38.0% (4,727)
Some College
26.0% (3,234)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (1,244)
Bachelor's Degree
7.0% (870)
Master's Degree
2.0% (248)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (124)
  • 3.0% of adults in Cahokia completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Cahokia completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Cahokia completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Cahokia completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Cahokia completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Cahokia completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Cahokia completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Cahokia completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Cahokia completed doctorate degree.

Education Cahokia IL USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 6.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 13.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 38.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 26.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 7.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 2.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Cahokia, Illinois

  • 10.5% of households in Cahokia earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.1% of households in Cahokia earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Cahokia earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Cahokia earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Cahokia earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Cahokia earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Cahokia earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Cahokia earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Cahokia earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.3% of households in Cahokia earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.5% (130,849)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.1% (113,795)
$15,000 to $24,999
18.5% (230,381)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.5% (192,863)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.0% (198,444)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.9% (135,190)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.1% (113,795)
$100,000 to $149,999
5.4% (66,665)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.7% (33,487)
$200,000 or more
2.3% (28,526)
Income Cahokia IL USA
Less than $10,000 10.5% 5.9% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.1% 3.5% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 18.5% 7.4% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.5% 7.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.0% 10.7% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.9% 16.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.1% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 5.4% 17.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 8.5% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 2.3% 10.1% 9.5%

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