Granite City, Illinois
Granite City: Township in Madison County, Illinois
About
Granite City is a township located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,188 and a population density of 2,381 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,662 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Granite City
| Population : | 25,662 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Area : | 11.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,378 feet / 420 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:16:12 (6th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62040 |
| Density : | 2,247 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Granite City is located at 38°42'5"N 90°8'55"W (38.7014400, -90.1487200).
Granite City map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Granite City decreased by 5.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 27,188 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,054 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,893 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,722 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,540 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,396 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,266 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,114 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,890 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,643 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,662 | 0.07% | estimation process |
Other Places in Granite City
1 Granite City Building Inspection Department
2000 Edison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040 ➦ Show Map
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2 Granite City - City Hall
2000 Edison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040 ➦ Show Map
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3 Granite City Mayors Office
2000 Edison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040 ➦ Show Map
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4 Granite City Senior Citizens
2060 Delmar Ave, Granite City, IL 62040 ➦ Show Map
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5 Granite City Sewage Treatment
2000 Edison Ave, Granite City, IL 62040 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Granite City
College & universities near Granite City, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178767 | Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts | Saint Louis (MO) | 63103 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Granite City, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Granite City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Granite City Post Office | Granite City (IL) | 62040 |
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Alton | 29,251 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Alton | 26,049 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Edwardsville | 25,189 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Collinsville | 24,217 | City in Illinois |
| Godfrey | 17,393 | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Glen Carbon | 12,887 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Nameoki | 12,056 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Troy | 10,399 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Highland | 10,017 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Wood River | 10,002 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Bethalto | 9,201 | Village in Illinois |
| Maryville | 7,959 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Newport | 6,630 | Neighborhood in Madison, Illinois, USA |
| East Alton | 5,922 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pontoon Beach | 5,655 | Town |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,038 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Granite City distances to largest Illinois cities
