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29-582: Pontoon Beach is a village in Madison County , Illinois , United States . The population was 5,876 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Louis metropolitan area . Pontoon Beach is located in southwestern Madison County 15 miles (24 km) northeast of St. Louis . It is bordered to the west by Granite City , to the northwest by Mitchell , to the north by Edwardsville , the Madison county seat , to

58-744: A 5.2-mile (8.4 km) extension of the Red Line from Shiloh-Scott to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah . This extension will include two 2.6-mile (4.2 km) segments, a double-track and a single-track segment, along with a station at the airport. Construction on the extension began in 2023 with Metro expecting to begin operations in early 2026. Additionally, Madison County Transit operates local bus service in that county with routes that serve downtown St. Louis transit centers. See also: Radio stations in Illinois "Uncredited" means

87-718: A Metro East location was not credited within the database, but was clearly shot on Metro East soil upon watching the film itself. Laurell K. Hamilton has used the Metro East as a setting in several books from the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series. In the Merry Gentry series, fairies of the Unseelie Court have made their home in Monk's Mound . Robert J. Randisi set one of his Joe Keough mysteries, East of

116-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.06. In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

145-660: A high of 90 °F (32 °C) in July, although a record low of −27 °F (−33 °C) was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 114 °F (46 °C) was recorded in July 2012. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.99 inches (51 mm) in January to 4.24 inches (108 mm) in May. Climate Zone 4A per the International Energy Conservation Code. Madison County Transit serves

174-542: Is a loose collection of small and mid-sized cities sitting along the American Bottom and the bluffs of the Mississippi River . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the eight counties of the region have a total area of 6,974 km (2,692 mi ). 6,787 km (2,620 mi ) of it is land and 186 km (71 mi ) of it (2.74%) is water. As of the 2020 census, the most populated cities in

203-688: Is also the home of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine . Godfrey , the village named for Captain Benjamin Godfrey , offers Lewis and Clark Community College formerly the Monticello Female Seminary . Madison County was established on September 14, 1812. It was formed from parts of Randolph and St. Clair counties and named for President James Madison . At the time of its formation, Madison County included all of

232-414: Is divided into twenty-four townships : The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Madison County. † county seat Like much of southern Illinois, Madison County was a predominantly Democratic area for much of its history, but in recent elections has been moving toward Republican. Mitt Romney narrowly carried the county in the 2012 presidential election , becoming

261-563: Is in Madison , Venice , western Granite City , East St. Louis , Washington Park , Belleville , Cahokia , Alorton and Alton . Notes: Public transit service in St. Clair County is provided by Metro Transit in partnership with the St. Clair County Transit District . Service includes local bus lines and the MetroLink light rail system. MetroLink has 11 stations in Illinois between

290-573: Is in the American Bottom region, part of the Mississippi River floodplain. A portion of Horseshoe Lake , an oxbow lake that is a former channel of the Mississippi, is in the southwest part of the village. As of the census of 2000, there were 5,620 people, 2,134 households, and 1,519 families residing in the village. The population density was 686.9 inhabitants per square mile (265.2/km). There were 2,341 housing units at an average density of 286.1 per square mile (110.5/km). The racial makeup of

319-436: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 741 square miles (1,920 km ), of which 716 square miles (1,850 km ) is land and 25 square miles (65 km ) (3.4%) is water. Madison County is on the Mississippi River , while the other major body of water is Horseshoe Lake . In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Edwardsville have ranged from a low of 19 °F (−7 °C) in January to

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348-511: The census of 2000, there were 599,845 people, 229,888 households, and 160,260 families residing in the eight Metro East counties. The most common language is English, although various other languages are spoken. German speakers exist in southeastern Madison, and Clinton, and southern and eastern St. Clair Counties. Spanish is spoken in the Fairmont City area, and in parts of Clinton County. The largest concentration of African-Americans

377-479: The poverty line , including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. Madison County, Illinois Madison County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois . It is a part of the Metro East in southern Illinois . According to the 2020 census , it had a population of 264,776, making it the eighth-most populous county in Illinois and the most populous in the southern portion of

406-530: The East St. Louis Riverfront and Scott Air Force Base. It links the suburban Metro East to St. Louis Lambert International Airport on the Red Line and Shrewsbury, Missouri on the Blue Line . Intermediate stops include downtown St. Louis, area universities and hospitals, and downtown Clayton. In 2019, the St. Clair County Transit District was awarded $ 96 million in Illinois infrastructure funding to build

435-636: The St. Louis CSA The Metro East is an urban area in Southern Illinois , United States that contains the eastern and northern urban, suburban, and exurban areas on the Mississippi River in Greater St Louis . It encompasses eight Illinois counties and constitutes the second-most populous metropolitan area in Illinois . A historically significant region, the area included the mound building native culture of Cahokia , and

464-556: The county with 25 bus routes and 85 miles (137 km) of bike trails. Intercity rail service is provided by Amtrak at Alton station . Trains on the Lincoln Service route travel between Chicago and St. Louis. According to the 2020 census , the racial makeup of the county was 81.4% white (80.4% white non-Hispanic), 9.4% black or African American, 1.0% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 6.3% two or more races, and 1.5% some other race. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.1% of

493-466: The east by Glen Carbon , to the southeast by Collinsville , to the south by Fairmont City , and to the southwest by Madison . Illinois Route 111 runs through the village center, leading north 9 miles (14 km) to Wood River and south 5 miles (8 km) to Fairmont City. Illinois Route 162 crosses Route 111 south of the village center; it leads east 10 miles (16 km) to Troy and southwest five miles to Madison. Interstate 255 runs through

522-424: The east part of the village limits, with access from Exit 26 (Horseshoe Lake Road) and Exit 29 (IL 162). Interstate 270 crosses the northern part of the village, with access from Exit 6 (IL 111). According to the U.S. Census Bureau , Pontoon Beach has a total area of 12.4 square miles (32 km), of which 10.0 square miles (26 km) are land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km), or 19.92%, are water. The village

551-494: The first Republican presidential nominee to do so since 1984. In 2016 , Donald Trump carried the largest share of the vote for any Republican presidential candidate since 1972 . The county also supported the Republican candidates for governor in 2010 , 2014 , 2018 , and 2022 . 38°50′N 89°55′W  /  38.83°N 89.91°W  / 38.83; -89.91 Metro East Other Statistical Areas in

580-490: The later French settlements of the Illinois Country . It also includes the fertile lands of the riparian American Bottom . The region has almost 700,000 residents and its most populated city is Belleville , with 42,404 residents. The area hosts several colleges and universities, with Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville as the largest. Also located in Metro East is Scott Air Force Base . The Metro East

609-417: The modern State of Illinois north of St. Louis , as well as all of Wisconsin, part of Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula . In the late 19th century, Madison County became an industrial region, and in the 20th century was known first for Graniteware , and later for its steel mills, oil refineries, and other heavy industries. The county had a large working population, and the county and surrounding area

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638-546: The population. According to the 2010 census , there were 269,282 people, 108,094 households, and 71,756 families residing in the county. The population density was 376.3 inhabitants per square mile (145.3/km ). There were 117,106 housing units at an average density of 163.7 per square mile (63.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 88.2% white, 7.9% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.7% of

667-449: The population. In terms of ancestry, 32.7% were German , 14.9% were Irish , 10.5% were English , 7.5% were American , and 5.7% were Italian . Of the 108,094 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.6% were non-families, and 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

696-494: The region included the following Principal cities City populations As of the 2010 census, there had been a major shift in population from the older rust belt industrial cities in the Mississippi River bottom, such as East St. Louis and Alton, to the more suburban satellite cities , such as, Belleville, Edwardsville, and O'Fallon sitting on the bluffs. This is mainly due to continued white flight . As of

725-426: The state. The county seat is Edwardsville , and the largest city is Granite City . Madison County is part of the Metro East region of Greater St. Louis . The pre-Columbian city of Cahokia Mounds , a World Heritage Site, was located near Collinsville. Edwardsville is home to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville . To the north, Alton is known for its abolitionist and American Civil War -era history. It

754-405: The village was 87.72% White , 8.88% African American , 0.55% Native American , 0.78% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.71% from other races , and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population. There were 2,134 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 16.0% had

783-475: Was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 38.6 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 51,941 and the median income for a family was $ 64,630. Males had a median income of $ 50,355 versus $ 35,543 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 26,127. About 9.1% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over. Madison County

812-413: Was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 38,348, and the median income for a family was $ 45,947. Males had a median income of $ 36,338 versus $ 26,220 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 15,960. About 8.7% of families and 10.6% of the population were below

841-596: Was a center of strength for the Democratic Party . Industrial restructuring cost many jobs and reduced the population. The county now is part of the eastern St. Louis metropolitan area (nicknamed "Metro East"), as is neighboring St. Clair County . In 2009, the EPA issued an air pollution report that ranked Madison County as the county with the second-highest cancer risk in the country due to air pollution, second only to Los Angeles County, California. According to

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