Mascoutah is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Mascoutah’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The education level of Mascoutah citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 32.00% of adults in Mascoutah have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Mascoutah in 2022 was $37,411, which is upper middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $149,644 for a family of four. However, Mascoutah contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Mascoutah is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Mascoutah home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Mascoutah residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Mascoutah include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Mascoutah is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
