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
| White | 73.6% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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.
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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.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Carbondale: 49.3% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Carbondale is a metro area in IL with a population of 52,706.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US metro areas: the median household earns just $45,572, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.1% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $125,000, with typical rent around $746.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 35.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.