Cahokia, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

14,035

Unemployment

9.1%

Poverty

32.2%

Median Home

$49,400

Median Income

$30,299

Median Rent

$905

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Cahokia SnackAbility

3
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

3/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Cahokia, IL Cost Of Living

81
Cahokia's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Cahokia	Illinois	National Average
Overall	81	98	100

Services	93	95	100
Groceries	104	97	100
Health	87	99	100
Housing	46	96	100
Transportation	88	105	100
Utilities	97	94	100

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Cahokia, IL Photos

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Rankings for Cahokia in Illinois

Ranks #3 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #10 in Most Dangerous Cities In Illinois

Ranks #81 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Map Of Cahokia, IL

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Population over time in Cahokia

Year	Population	% Change
2020	14,035	-1.7%
2019	14,271	-1.0%
2018	14,408	-1.1%
2017	14,574	-1.1%
2016	14,740	-1.1%
2015	14,905	-1.0%
2014	15,055	-0.8%
2013	15,169	-1.1%
2012	15,332	-0.5%
2011	15,406	-

Race / Ethnicity in Cahokia

White

30.8% (4,327)

African American

64.6% (9,073)

American Indian

0.4% (60)

Asian

0.9% (124)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.5% (68)

Two Or More

1.3% (177)

Hispanic

1.5% (206)

Race	Cahokia	IL	USA
White	30.8%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	64.6%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	0.9%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.3%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	1.5%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Cahokia

Female

52.7% (7,403)

Male

47.3% (6,632)

Gender	Cahokia	IL	USA
Female	52.7%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	47.3%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Cahokia for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (421)

9-12th Grade

13.0% (1,824)

High School / GED

41.0% (5,754)

Some College

23.0% (3,228)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (1,263)

Bachelor's Degree

6.0% (842)

Master's Degree

4.0% (561)

Professional Degree

0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (140)

Education	Cahokia	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	13.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	41.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	6.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	4.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Cahokia, Illinois

Less than $10,000

13.8% (193,116)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.9% (97,126)

$15,000 to $24,999

19.3% (270,646)

$25,000 to $34,999

14.2% (199,648)

$35,000 to $49,999

17.6% (247,643)

$50,000 to $74,999

8.2% (115,585)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.9% (166,420)

$100,000 to $149,999

4.7% (66,454)

$150,000 to $199,999

1.4% (20,163)

$200,000 or more

1.9% (26,695)

Income	Cahokia	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	13.8%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.9%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	19.3%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	14.2%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	17.6%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	8.2%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.9%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	4.7%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.4%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	1.9%	8.8%	8.3%