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Carlinville

Illinois · 5,710 residents · 3.369 sq mi
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Carlinville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,754. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,710
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,695 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,687 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Carlinville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,754
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,259 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,429
+47%since 2000
from $16,663 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(5,489)
Black1.5%(84)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(43)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(352)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(5,138)
Black2.1%(122)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(74)
Asian0.8%(48)
Other2.9%(163)
Diversity Score17.5%(998)
Diversity Score
17
+182%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−15%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlinville, Illinois?

Carlinville, Illinois has about 5,710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carlinville, Illinois?

The typical household in Carlinville, Illinois earns about $46,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlinville, Illinois expensive?

In Carlinville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Carlinville, Illinois?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Carlinville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlinville, Illinois?

About 20.2% of people in Carlinville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlinville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlinville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 294 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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