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Carbon Cliff

Illinois · 1,846 residents · 2.095 sq mi
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Carbon Cliff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,200. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,846
+9%since 2000
from 1,689 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 806 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
−4%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Carbon Cliff
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,921 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,198
+19%since 2000
from $16,998 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,468)
Black4.4%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(98)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(426)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(1,204)
Black16.2%(299)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(225)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score60.1%(1,109)
Diversity Score
60
+138%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carbon Cliff, Illinois?

Carbon Cliff, Illinois has about 1,846 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carbon Cliff, Illinois?

The typical household in Carbon Cliff, Illinois earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carbon Cliff, Illinois expensive?

In Carbon Cliff, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,200, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Carbon Cliff, Illinois?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Carbon Cliff, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carbon Cliff, Illinois?

About 28.1% of people in Carbon Cliff, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carbon Cliff, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Carbon Cliff, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 354 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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