St Elmo, IL

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St Elmo Overview

1,404
TOTAL POPULATION
671
MALE POPULATION
733
FEMALE POPULATION
91.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,585
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,735
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,250
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$14,151
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
645
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in St Elmo

The most populous races in St Elmo are White / Caucasian (1,373 | 97.8%), Hispanic or Latino (17 | 1.2%), and Two or more Races (16 | 1.1%).
Race in St Elmo
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American151.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino171.2%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,37397.8%
Two or more Races161.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,404100.0%

Ancestry in St Elmo

The most populous ancestries reported in St Elmo are German (295 | 21.0%), American (161 | 11.5%), English (150 | 10.7%), Irish (134 | 9.5%), and Italian (57 | 4.1%), together accounting for 56.8% of all St Elmo residents.
Ancestry in St Elmo
Ancestry# Population% Population
American16111.5%
British20.1%
Danish20.1%
Dutch20.1%
English15010.7%
French80.6%
German29521.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro90.6%
Irish1349.5%
Italian574.1%
Mexican110.8%
Northern European30.2%
Polish60.4%
Scotch-Irish191.3%
Scottish201.4%
Swedish211.5%
Welsh50.4%
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Immigrants in St Elmo

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in St Elmo came from Eastern Europe (10 | 0.7%), Europe (10 | 0.7%), and Romania (10 | 0.7%), together accounting for 2.1% of all St Elmo residents.
Immigrants in St Elmo
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Eastern Europe100.7%
Europe100.7%
Romania100.7%
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Sex and Age in St Elmo

Sex and Age in St Elmo

The most populous age groups in St Elmo are 25 to 29 Years (75 | 11.2%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (74 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in St Elmo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (6.6%)56 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Years21 (3.1%)74 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Years42 (6.3%)55 (7.5%)
15 to 19 Years66 (9.8%)33 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years51 (7.6%)73 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years75 (11.2%)35 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years20 (3.0%)36 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years58 (8.6%)23 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Years15 (2.2%)26 (3.5%)
45 to 49 Years55 (8.2%)68 (9.3%)
50 to 54 Years58 (8.6%)51 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years62 (9.2%)54 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years43 (6.4%)22 (3.0%)
65 to 69 Years14 (2.1%)36 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years12 (1.8%)13 (1.8%)
75 to 79 Years3 (0.4%)36 (4.9%)
80 to 84 Years14 (2.1%)14 (1.9%)
85 Years and over18 (2.7%)28 (3.8%)
Total671 (100.0%)733 (100.0%)

Families and Households in St Elmo

Median Family Size in St Elmo

The median family size in St Elmo is 3.94 persons per family, with married-couple families (212 | 75.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (17 | 6.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.53 persons per family.
Median Family Size in St Elmo
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple212 (75.7%)4.01
Single Male/Father17 (6.1%)3.53
Single Female/Mother51 (18.2%)3.78
Total Families280 (100.0%)3.94

Median Household Size in St Elmo

The median household size in St Elmo is 2.84 persons per household, with single female/mother households (51 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.04 persons per household. non-family households (201 | 41.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in St Elmo
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple212 (44.1%)4.02
Single Male/Father17 (3.5%)3.53
Single Female/Mother51 (10.6%)4.04
Non-family201 (41.8%)1.22
Total Households481 (100.0%)2.84

Household Size by Marriage Status in St Elmo

Out of a total of 481 households in St Elmo, 280 (58.2%) are family households, while 201 (41.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 123, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 170.
Household Size by Marriage Status in St Elmo
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-170 (35.3%)
2-Person Households123 (25.6%)31 (6.4%)
3-Person Households58 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households40 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households18 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households14 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households27 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (58.2%)201 (41.8%)

Female Fertility in St Elmo

Fertility by Age in St Elmo

Average fertility rate in St Elmo is 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 139.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 87.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in St Elmo
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years20 (87.0%)139.0
35 to 50 years3 (13.0%)26.0
Total23 (100.0%)78.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St Elmo

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in St Elmo
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in St Elmo

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in St Elmo
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma15 (65.2%)227.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (34.8%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total23 (100.0%)78.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St Elmo

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in St Elmo
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in St Elmo

Income Overview in St Elmo

Per Capita Income in St Elmo is $22,585, while median incomes of families and households are $65,735 and $46,250 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,404$22,585
Median Family Income280$65,735
Mean Family Income280$68,250
Median Household Income481$46,250
Mean Household Income481$58,921
Income Deficit280$14,151
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,40426.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,40473.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4040.42

Earnings by Sex in St Elmo

Average Earnings in St Elmo are $29,792, $33,906 for men and $24,940 for women, a difference of 26.4%.
Earnings by Sex in St Elmo
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male352 (54.2%)$33,906
Female297 (45.8%)$24,940
Total649 (100.0%)$29,792

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St Elmo

The most common earnings brackets in St Elmo are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (44 | 12.5%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (42 | 14.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in St Elmo
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6 (1.7%)36 (12.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99917 (4.8%)1 (0.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49944 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (1.7%)21 (7.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (2.3%)15 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99927 (7.7%)11 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (1.4%)25 (8.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991 (0.3%)2 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49911 (3.1%)17 (5.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (0.9%)21 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99932 (9.1%)17 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99923 (6.5%)29 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99921 (6.0%)42 (14.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99937 (10.5%)25 (8.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99910 (2.8%)1 (0.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99930 (8.5%)4 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (11.7%)16 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99912 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (2.3%)3 (1.0%)
$100,000+10 (2.8%)11 (3.7%)
Total352 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St Elmo

Average earnings in St Elmo are $40,250 for men and $28,906 for women, a difference of 28.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,446, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,583. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $24,833, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,375.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in St Elmo
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,583$0
High School Diploma$33,393$24,375
College or Associate's Degree$50,446$24,833
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$40,250$28,906

Family Income in St Elmo

Family Income Brackets in St Elmo

According to the St Elmo family income data, there are 71 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.4% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in St Elmo
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00062.1%
$10,000 to $14,99951.8%
$15,000 to $24,999134.6%
$25,000 to $34,9994415.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993111.1%
$50,000 to $74,9997125.4%
$75,000 to $99,9996222.1%
$100,000 to $149,9994014.3%
$150,000 to $199,99962.1%
$200,000+20.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in St Elmo

3-person families (57 | 20.4%) account for the highest median family income in St Elmo with $76,250 per family, while 2-person families (124 | 44.3%) have the highest median income of $33,928 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in St Elmo
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families124 (44.3%)$67,857
3-Person Families57 (20.4%)$76,250
4-Person Families43 (15.4%)$58,625
5-Person Families19 (6.8%)$65,469
6-Person Families10 (3.6%)$0
7+ Person Families27 (9.6%)$0
Total280 (100.0%)$65,735

Family Income by Number of Earners in St Elmo

The median family income in St Elmo is $65,735, with families comprising 3+ earners (33) having the highest median family income of $115,417, while families with 1 earner (52) have the lowest median family income of $38,750, accounting for 11.8% and 18.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in St Elmo
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners64 (22.9%)$45,000
1 Earner52 (18.6%)$38,750
2 Earners131 (46.8%)$67,279
3+ Earners33 (11.8%)$115,417
Total280 (100.0%)$65,735

Household Income in St Elmo

Household Income Brackets in St Elmo

With 93 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in St Elmo, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 7 households (1.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in St Elmo
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000224.6%
$10,000 to $14,999357.3%
$15,000 to $24,9995812.1%
$25,000 to $34,9998317.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995210.8%
$50,000 to $74,9999319.3%
$75,000 to $99,9996914.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995110.6%
$150,000 to $199,99971.5%
$200,000+112.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in St Elmo

The median household income in St Elmo is $46,250, with the highest median household income of $67,614 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 231 households (48.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 21 households (4.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in St Elmo
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21 (4.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years110 (22.9%)$48,125
45 to 64 Years231 (48.0%)$67,614
65+ Years119 (24.7%)$29,632
Total481 (100.0%)$46,250

Poverty in St Elmo

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St Elmo

With 24.5% poverty level for males and 26.0% for females among the residents of St Elmo, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 28 males (63.6%) and 36 females (64.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in St Elmo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (63.6%)36 (64.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (56.5%)
6 to 11 Years16 (59.3%)50 (59.5%)
12 to 14 Years18 (50.0%)3 (13.6%)
15 Years12 (54.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years37 (48.7%)28 (35.9%)
25 to 34 Years10 (10.5%)24 (33.8%)
35 to 44 Years19 (26.0%)3 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years8 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years13 (13.5%)17 (22.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (9.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (9.8%)
Total161 (24.5%)184 (26.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St Elmo

According to the poverty statistics in St Elmo, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in St Elmo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (36.4%)20 (35.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (43.5%)
6 to 11 Years11 (40.7%)34 (40.5%)
12 to 14 Years18 (50.0%)19 (86.4%)
15 Years10 (45.5%)16 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years19 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years39 (51.3%)50 (64.1%)
25 to 34 Years85 (89.5%)47 (66.2%)
35 to 44 Years54 (74.0%)46 (93.9%)
45 to 54 Years99 (92.5%)119 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years83 (86.5%)59 (77.6%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)37 (90.2%)
75 Years and over35 (100.0%)55 (90.2%)
Total495 (75.5%)524 (74.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St Elmo

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in St Elmo show that 12.3% or 26 of the total 212 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 51.8%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.6%, which includes 5 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in St Elmo
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children103 (95.4%)5 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children57 (95.0%)3 (5.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (76.5%)4 (23.5%)
5 or more Children13 (48.1%)14 (51.8%)
Total186 (87.7%)26 (12.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St Elmo

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in St Elmo
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (35.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)17 (33.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St Elmo

The poverty data for St Elmo shows that 26 of the married-couple family households (12.3%) and 17 of the single-parent households (25.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (51.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in St Elmo
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children3 (5.0%)7 (31.8%)
3 or 4 Children4 (23.5%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children14 (51.8%)5 (100.0%)
Total26 (12.3%)17 (25.0%)

Employment Characteristics in St Elmo

Employment by Class of Employer in St Elmo

Among the 590 employed individuals in St Elmo, private company employees (450 | 76.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (49 | 8.3%), and self-employed (incorporated) (32 | 5.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in St Elmo
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees45076.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)325.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)498.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations244.1%
Local Government Employees183.0%
State Government Employees142.4%
Federal Government Employees30.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total590100.0%

Employment Status by Age in St Elmo

According to the labor force statistics for St Elmo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,074), 60.1% or 645 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 49 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.6% or 103 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.0% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in St Elmo
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years22 (36.1%)3 (13.6%)
20 to 24 Years105 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years103 (93.6%)22 (21.4%)
30 to 34 Years16 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years87 (71.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years216 (93.1%)16 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years71 (61.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years20 (30.8%)8 (40.0%)
65 to 74 Years1 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total645 (60.1%)49 (7.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St Elmo

According to labor force statistics for St Elmo, 73.2% of individuals (513) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (701) are in the labor force, with 9.0% or 46 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 48 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.7% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in St Elmo
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School34 (42.5%)12 (14.7%)
High School Diploma231 (72.9%)41 (13.0%)
College / Associate Degree200 (78.1%)14 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total513 (73.2%)63 (9.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in St Elmo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St Elmo are Management (91 | 15.3%), Community & Social Service (36 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (17 | 2.9%), Education, Arts & Media (15 | 2.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (13 | 2.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in St Elmo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in St Elmo, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (77.8%), Computers & Mathematics (77.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (53.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in St Elmo
OccupationMaleFemale
Management32 (35.2%)59 (64.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Computers & Mathematics7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 16 (44.4%)20 (55.6%)
Education, Arts & Media8 (53.3%)7 (46.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)55 (36.4%)96 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)315 (52.8%)281 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in St Elmo are Food Preparation & Serving (57 | 9.6%), Healthcare Support (20 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (20 | 3.4%), and Personal Care & Service (14 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in St Elmo

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in St Elmo, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (59.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (40.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in St Elmo
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving34 (59.7%)23 (40.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)42 (37.8%)69 (62.2%)
Total (Overall)315 (52.8%)281 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in St Elmo are Office & Administration (62 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (49 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in St Elmo

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in St Elmo
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11 (22.5%)38 (77.5%)
Office & Administration14 (22.6%)48 (77.4%)
Total (Category)25 (22.5%)86 (77.5%)
Total (Overall)315 (52.8%)281 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in St Elmo are Construction & Extraction (38 | 6.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28 | 4.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in St Elmo

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in St Elmo
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Construction & Extraction38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)73 (97.3%)2 (2.7%)
Total (Overall)315 (52.8%)281 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in St Elmo are Production (85 | 14.3%), Material Moving (50 | 8.4%), and Transportation (13 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in St Elmo

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in St Elmo
OccupationMaleFemale
Production62 (72.9%)23 (27.1%)
Transportation10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Material Moving48 (96.0%)2 (4.0%)
Total (Category)120 (81.1%)28 (18.9%)
Total (Overall)315 (52.8%)281 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in St Elmo

Employment Industries in St Elmo

The major employment industries in St Elmo include Manufacturing (129 | 21.6%), Retail Trade (82 | 13.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (75 | 12.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 | 11.2%), and Finance & Insurance (35 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in St Elmo

Employment Industries by Sex in St Elmo

The St Elmo industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.6%), Public Administration (81.2%), and Finance & Insurance (77.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in St Elmo
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting28 (93.3%)2 (6.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction23 (71.9%)9 (28.1%)
Construction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing72 (55.8%)57 (44.2%)
Wholesale Trade10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Retail Trade35 (42.7%)47 (57.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing15 (71.4%)6 (28.6%)
Utilities2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (22.9%)27 (77.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Enterprise Management2 (66.7%)1 (33.3%)
Administrative & Support9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services8 (40.0%)12 (60.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance11 (16.4%)56 (83.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services42 (56.0%)33 (44.0%)
Public Administration3 (18.8%)13 (81.2%)
Total315 (52.8%)281 (47.1%)

Education in St Elmo

School Enrollment in St Elmo

The most common levels of schooling among the 370 students in St Elmo are middle school (91 | 24.6%), elementary school (83 | 22.4%), and high school (74 | 20.0%).
School Enrollment in St Elmo
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool349.2%
Kindergarten143.8%
Elementary School8322.4%
Middle School9124.6%
High School7420.0%
College / Undergraduate7119.2%
Graduate / Professional30.8%
Total370100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St Elmo

Out of a total of 370 students who are enrolled in schools in St Elmo, 12 (3.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 358 (96.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1 (14.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 23 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in St Elmo
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds95 (97.9%)2 (2.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds60 (87.0%)9 (13.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total358 (96.8%)12 (3.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St Elmo

Education (33 | 37.5%), business (17 | 19.3%), arts & humanities (17 | 19.3%), science & technology (14 | 15.9%), and engineering (5 | 5.7%) are the most common fields of study among 88 individuals in St Elmo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in St Elmo
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering55.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1415.9%
Business1719.3%
Education3337.5%
Literature & Languages22.3%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities1719.3%
Total88100.0%

Transportation & Commute in St Elmo

Vehicle Availability by Sex in St Elmo

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in St Elmo are males with 2 vehicles (107, accounting for 34.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (126, making up 38.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in St Elmo
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle39 (12.5%)48 (17.2%)
2 Vehicles107 (34.4%)126 (45.2%)
3 Vehicles100 (32.2%)48 (17.2%)
4 Vehicles44 (14.1%)57 (20.4%)
5 or more Vehicles19 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (100.0%)279 (100.0%)

Commute Time in St Elmo

The most frequently occuring commute durations in St Elmo are 30 to 34 minutes (148 commuters, 26.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (94 commuters, 17.0%), and 25 to 29 minutes (81 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in St Elmo
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes325.8%
5 to 9 Minutes9417.0%
10 to 14 Minutes5510.0%
15 to 19 Minutes458.2%
20 to 24 Minutes407.2%
25 to 29 Minutes8114.7%
30 to 34 Minutes14826.8%
35 to 39 Minutes91.6%
40 to 44 Minutes285.1%
45 to 59 Minutes10.2%
60 to 89 Minutes112.0%
90 or more Minutes81.5%

Commute Time by Sex in St Elmo

The most common commute times in St Elmo are 30 to 34 minutes (76 commuters, 27.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (72 commuters, 26.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in St Elmo
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (1.1%)29 (10.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes31 (11.1%)63 (23.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes36 (12.9%)19 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes35 (12.5%)10 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes15 (5.4%)25 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes39 (13.9%)42 (15.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes76 (27.1%)72 (26.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes28 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (0.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (4.0%)
90 or more Minutes8 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St Elmo

The most frequent times of departure to work in St Elmo are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (60, 21.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (65, 23.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in St Elmo
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM23 (8.2%)8 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM35 (12.5%)15 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM24 (8.6%)13 (4.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM57 (20.4%)19 (7.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM60 (21.4%)65 (23.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1 (0.4%)38 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM16 (5.7%)30 (11.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (5.4%)24 (8.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (4.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)11 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM29 (10.4%)20 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM20 (7.1%)15 (5.5%)
Total280 (100.0%)272 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in St Elmo

Occupancy by Ownership in St Elmo

Of the total 481 dwellings in St Elmo, owner-occupied units account for 406 (84.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 75 (15.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in St Elmo
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40684.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7515.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units481100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in St Elmo

Occupancy by Household Size in St Elmo
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17035.3%
2-Person Household15432.0%
3-Person Household5812.1%
4+ Person Household9920.6%
Total Housing Units481100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St Elmo

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in St Elmo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household143 (84.1%)27 (15.9%)
2-Person Household121 (78.6%)33 (21.4%)
3-Person Household57 (98.3%)1 (1.7%)
4+ Person Household85 (85.9%)14 (14.1%)
Total Housing Units406 (84.4%)75 (15.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St Elmo

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in St Elmo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School50 (87.7%)7 (12.3%)
High School Diploma163 (86.2%)26 (13.8%)
College/Associate Degree148 (83.2%)30 (16.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher45 (78.9%)12 (21.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St Elmo

Occupancy by Age of Householder in St Elmo
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7114.8%
35 to 44 Years6012.5%
45 to 54 Years10121.0%
55 to 64 Years13027.0%
65 to 74 Years459.4%
75 to 84 Years438.9%
85 Years and Over316.4%
Total481100.0%

Housing Finances in St Elmo

Median Income by Occupancy in St Elmo

Median Income by Occupancy in St Elmo
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied406 (84.4%)$51,750
Renter-Occupied75 (15.6%)$31,875
Average481 (100.0%)$46,250

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St Elmo

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in St Elmo
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00019 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99923 (5.7%)12 (16.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99932 (7.9%)2 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99959 (14.5%)24 (32.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99936 (8.9%)16 (21.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99987 (21.4%)6 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99967 (16.5%)2 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99938 (9.4%)13 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more18 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total406 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St Elmo

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in St Elmo
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30063 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499106 (26.1%)7 (9.3%)
$500 to $79982 (20.2%)42 (56.0%)
$800 to $99980 (19.7%)7 (9.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49948 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49920 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total406 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in St Elmo

Housing Structures in St Elmo

Housing Structures in St Elmo
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached43390.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments20.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments122.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments20.4%
Mobile Home / Other326.7%
Total481100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St Elmo

Housing Structures by Occupancy in St Elmo
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached368 (85.0%)65 (15.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other31 (96.9%)1 (3.1%)
Total406 (84.4%)75 (15.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St Elmo

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in St Elmo
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)5 (6.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms10 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms125 (30.8%)31 (41.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms168 (41.4%)10 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms103 (25.4%)29 (38.7%)
Total406 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St Elmo

Housing Structure by Heating Type in St Elmo
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas324 (79.8%)43 (57.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas14 (3.5%)10 (13.3%)
Electricity61 (15.0%)22 (29.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total406 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in St Elmo

Household Vehicle Usage in St Elmo
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle144 (35.5%)47 (62.7%)
2 Vehicles143 (35.2%)19 (25.3%)
3 or more Vehicles111 (27.3%)9 (12.0%)
Total406 (100.0%)75 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in St Elmo

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in St Elmo

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units204202
Median Property Value$55,800$86,300
Median Household Income$41,250$14
Monthly Housing Costs$404$2
Real Estate Taxes$789$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St Elmo

Property Value by Mortgage Status in St Elmo
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00084 (41.2%)21 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99988 (43.1%)128 (63.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99929 (14.2%)42 (20.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)11 (5.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St Elmo

Household Income by Mortgage Status in St Elmo
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011 (5.4%)5 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99955 (27.0%)11 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (14.2%)24 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99913 (6.4%)30 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (20.1%)23 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (14.7%)46 (22.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99921 (10.3%)37 (18.3%)
$150,000 or more4 (2.0%)17 (8.4%)
Total204 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St Elmo

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in St Elmo
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x136 (66.7%)56,500 (27,970.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x27 (13.2%)132 (65.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (3.9%)32 (15.8%)
4.0x or more33 (16.2%)10 (5.0%)
Total204 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St Elmo

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in St Elmo
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80095 (46.6%)6 (3.0%)
$800 to $1,49963 (30.9%)52 (25.7%)
$800 to $1,49928 (13.7%)51 (25.3%)
Total204 (100.0%)202 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in St Elmo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St Elmo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St Elmo
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years142 (89.9%)16 (10.1%)
26 to 34 Years101 (76.5%)31 (23.5%)
35 to 44 Years108 (88.5%)14 (11.5%)
45 to 54 Years199 (88.0%)27 (11.9%)
55 to 64 Years162 (94.2%)10 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,266 (92.8%)98 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St Elmo

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in St Elmo
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen142 (89.9%)16 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St Elmo

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in St Elmo
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000180 (92.8%)14 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999404 (94.8%)22 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999303 (90.2%)33 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999185 (91.6%)17 (8.4%)
$100,000 and over194 (94.2%)12 (5.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St Elmo

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in St Elmo
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 690 (73.2%)33 (26.8%)
6 to 18 Years151 (56.3%)119 (44.4%)
19 to 25 Years17 (10.8%)125 (79.1%)
25 to 34 Years56 (42.4%)51 (38.6%)
35 to 44 Years49 (40.2%)64 (52.5%)
45 to 54 Years49 (21.7%)155 (68.6%)
55 to 64 Years54 (31.4%)113 (65.7%)
65 to 74 Years65 (97.0%)43 (64.2%)
75 Years and over96 (100.0%)68 (70.8%)
Total627 (46.0%)771 (56.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St Elmo

Disability Status by Sex by Age in St Elmo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (4.8%)4 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years11 (6.4%)19 (12.8%)
35 to 64 Years80 (29.0%)53 (21.7%)
65 to 74 Years10 (38.5%)25 (61.0%)
75 Years and over26 (74.3%)30 (49.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in St Elmo

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in St Elmo: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years55 (19.9%)17 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (7.7%)12 (29.3%)
75 Years and over18 (51.4%)13 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in St Elmo: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years32 (11.6%)17 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (34.2%)
75 Years and over3 (8.6%)4 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in St Elmo: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (4.8%)4 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years11 (6.4%)6 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (8.0%)25 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (34.3%)12 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in St Elmo: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (4.7%)14 (9.4%)
35 to 64 Years40 (14.5%)40 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years8 (30.8%)17 (41.5%)
75 Years and over20 (57.1%)8 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in St Elmo: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (4.7%)6 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (10.1%)20 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (29.3%)
75 Years and over12 (34.3%)3 (4.9%)

Technology Access in St Elmo

Computing Device Access in St Elmo

Computing Device Access in St Elmo
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop26254.5%
Smartphone39181.3%
Tablet20442.4%
No Computing Device6713.9%
Total481100.0%

Internet Access in St Elmo

Internet Access in St Elmo
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home31264.9%
Cellular Data Only469.6%
Satellite Internet5912.3%
No Internet9820.4%
Total481100.0%

St Elmo Summary

St Elmo is a small village located in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. It is situated on the banks of the Embarras River, about 25 miles east of Vandalia. The population of St Elmo was 1,717 at the 2010 census.

History

St Elmo was founded in 1858 by a group of settlers from Ohio. The town was named after St Elmo, a Spanish saint who was believed to protect sailors from storms. The town was incorporated in 1872.
In the late 19th century, St Elmo was a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, a sawmill, and a brickyard. The town also had a railroad station, which connected it to the rest of the state.
In the early 20th century, St Elmo experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a variety of stores.

Geography

St Elmo is located at 39°14'N 88°45'W (39.23, -88.75). The village is situated on the banks of the Embarras River, about 25 miles east of Vandalia. The total area of St Elmo is 1.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The climate in St Elmo is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80°F, while the average temperature in the winter is around 30°F.

Economy

The economy of St Elmo is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, a flour mill, and a sawmill. The town also has a variety of stores, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a pharmacy.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a metal fabrication company.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of St Elmo was 1,717. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in St Elmo was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of St Elmo?
Total Population of St Elmo is 1,404.
What is the Total Male Population of St Elmo?
Total Male Population of St Elmo is 671.
What is the Total Female Population of St Elmo?
Total Female Population of St Elmo is 733.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in St Elmo?
There are 91.54 Males per 100 Females in St Elmo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in St Elmo?
There are 109.24 Females per 100 Males in St Elmo.
What is the Median Population Age in St Elmo?
Median Population Age in St Elmo is 35.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in St Elmo
Average Family Size in St Elmo is 3.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in St Elmo
Average Household Size in St Elmo is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in St Elmo?
Per Capita income in St Elmo is $22,585.
What is the Median Family Income in St Elmo?
Median Family Income in St Elmo is $65,735.
What is the Median Household income in St Elmo?
Median Household Income in St Elmo is $46,250.
What is Income or Wage Gap in St Elmo?
Income or Wage Gap in St Elmo is 26.4%.
Women in St Elmo earn 73.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in St Elmo?
Family Income Deficit in St Elmo is $14,151.
Families that are below poverty line in St Elmo earn $14,151 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in St Elmo?
Inequality or Gini Index in St Elmo is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in St Elmo?
There are 645 People in the Labor Forcein in St Elmo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in St Elmo?
60.1% of People are in the Labor Force in St Elmo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in St Elmo?
Unemployment Rate in St Elmo is 7.6%.