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Carthage Elementary School District 317
Carthage Elementary School District 317 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 3,687. The median household income is $77,381 and the median age is 47.3.
3,687
Population
21
People / sq mi
$77,381
Median Income
47.3
Median Age
Carthage Elementary School District 317 covers 178 sq mi of land at 20.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 50.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$77,381
Median Household Income
$40,532
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$121,700
Median Home Value
$679
Median Rent
79.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.6%
High School+
29.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carthage Elementary School District 317 serves a community with a population of 3,687 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Carthage Elementary School District 317 is $77,381, with a per capita income of $40,532. The poverty rate is 6.6%.
Carthage Elementary School District 317 is 89.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 50.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Carthage Elementary School District 317, 92.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Carthage Elementary School District 317 is $121,700, with a median rent of $679. The homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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Data for Carthage Elementary School District 317 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1701385).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.