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Population Review

Carbondale city, IL — Population & Demographics

Carbondale city, IL has a population of 21,813. The median household income is $29,670 and the median age is 24.9.

21,813

Population

$29,670

Median Income

$124,800

Median Home Value

24.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White57.6%
Black or African American27.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$29,670

Median Household Income

$23,849

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$124,800

Median Home Value

$750

Median Rent

26.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.5%

High School+

46.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.6%

Drive Alone

9.9%

Work From Home

14.9 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Carbondale city, IL has a population of 21,813 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Carbondale city, IL is $29,670, with 20.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Carbondale city, IL is $124,800, with median rent at $750.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.