Pontoon Beach, Illinois
Pontoon Beach: Town
About
Pontoon Beach is a town located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,836 and a population density of 179 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,655 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Pontoon Beach
| Population : | 5,655 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 62040 |
| Area : | 32.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 417 feet / 127 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:17:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 174 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pontoon Beach is located at 38°43'54"N 90°4'49"W (38.7317200, -90.0803800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Pontoon Beach decreased by 3.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,836 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,832 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,806 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,776 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,747 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,726 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,713 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,700 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,679 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,641 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,655 | 0.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,915 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,750 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,415 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,639 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 31.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.2% |
| White only, percent : | 61.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 18.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 45.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 25.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,661 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,159 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $342 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $768 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,312 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.84 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 90,921 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 91,153 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,950 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 672,153 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $29,182 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,633 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,738 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 35.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,305 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 502 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 576 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 681 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 518 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 89 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,088 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 547.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 41.38 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,942 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $79,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $962 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $355 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $538 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 7 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,169 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,793 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,229 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 92,770 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 66,689 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,930 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,039 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,527 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 153 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,614 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 52,732 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.6% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 698 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 576 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 277 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 256 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 138 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 422 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 64 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 495 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 31.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 285.39 |
Schools in Pontoon Beach
College & universities near Pontoon Beach, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149231 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | Edwardsville (IL) | 62026-1259 |
| 178767 | Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts | Saint Louis (MO) | 63103 |
| 177551 | Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis (MO) | 63103-2136 |
| 176600 | Aquinas Institute of Theology | Saint Louis (MO) | 63108-3323 |
| 178891 | Ranken Technical College | Saint Louis (MO) | 63113-2811 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pontoon Beach, 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 Pontoon Beach
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Post Office | Granite City (IL) | 62040 |
| Nameok Post Office | Granite City (IL) | 62040 |
| Granite City Post Office | Granite City (IL) | 62040 |
| Collinsvill Post Office | Collinsville (IL) | 62234 |
| Madison Post Office | Madison (IL) | 62060 |
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 |
| Granite City | 25,662 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| 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 |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,038 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Pontoon Beach distances to largest Illinois cities
