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Population Review

Census ACS · #599 μSA

Carbondale Metro Area

The Carbondale, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 52,706 residents. The median household income is $45,572 and the median home value is $125,000.

52,706

Population

90

People / sq mi

$45,572

Median Income

$125,000

Median Home Value

The Carbondale CBSA covers 584 sq mi of land at 90.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White73.6%
Black or African American14.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%

Economy & Income

$45,572

Median Household Income

$30,227

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment

Housing

$125,000

Median Home Value

$746

Median Rent

49.3%

Homeownership

Education

92.1%

High School+

35.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

8.7%

Work From Home

20.1 min

Avg Commute

24.6%

Foreign Born

Carbondale spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Carbondale, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 52,706 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #599 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Carbondale metro area is $45,572, with a per capita income of $30,227.

The Carbondale, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.

Data for the Carbondale, Il CBSA (16060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.