Glen Carbon, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Glen Carbon, Illinois is 13,521 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 181st-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $92,434, the median home value is $278,200, and the median age is 39.2.
The population has grown 7.5% since 2010 (12,920 → 13,883).
13,521
Population
1309
People / sq mi
$92,434
Median Income
$278,200
Median Home Value
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Glen Carbon covers 10.3 sq mi of land at 1309 people per square mile.
About Glen Carbon, IL
What sets Glen Carbon apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 19.6% versus 14.0% nationally. With 13,521 residents, Glen Carbon is a city in Illinois.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $92,434 — above the US median of $78,538. Only 4.0% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $278,200, with typical rent around $1,088.
About 51.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is on the higher side at 19.6%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Glen Carbon — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Glen Carbon village Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Glen Carbon village had a population of 12,920 in 2010 and 13,883 in 2024, a 7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,891 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.53%.
13,883
Population (2024)
12,920
Population (2010)
13,891
Peak (2023)
0.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,920 |
| 2011 | 12,937 |
| 2012 | 12,897 |
| 2013 | 12,904 |
| 2014 | 12,912 |
| 2015 | 12,916 |
| 2016 | 12,925 |
| 2017 | 12,948 |
| 2018 | 12,892 |
| 2019 | 12,850 |
| 2020 | 13,855 |
| 2021 | 13,878 |
| 2022 | 13,874 |
| 2023 | 13,891 |
| 2024 | 13,883 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$92,434
Median Household Income
$51,528
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$278,200
Median Home Value
$1,088
Median Rent
64.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.8%
High School+
51.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
74.6%
Public Transit
19.6%
Work From Home
25.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
38.5%
Foreign Born
97.5%
Non-English at Home
7.6%
Veterans
12.6%
With Disability
95.1%
Health Insurance
95.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Information | 8.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.9% |
| Retail Trade | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Glen Carbon, Illinois has a population of 13,521 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 181st-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Glen Carbon, Illinois is $92,434, with 4.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Glen Carbon, Illinois is $278,200, with median monthly rent at $1,088 and a homeownership rate of 64.0%.
The median age in Glen Carbon, Illinois is 39.2 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 7.5% since 2010 (12,920 → 13,883).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.