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Carrier Mills

Illinois · 1,653 residents · 1.208 sq mi
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Carrier Mills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,770. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,100. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,653
−12%since 2000
from 1,886 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,368 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+4%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,770
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,493 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,760
+17%since 2000
from $14,314 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+14%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,594)
Black12.9%(244)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.7%(580)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,385)
Black12.8%(212)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.4%(22)
Diversity Score33.8%(558)
Diversity Score
34
+10%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrier Mills, Illinois?

Carrier Mills, Illinois has about 1,653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carrier Mills, Illinois?

The typical household in Carrier Mills, Illinois earns about $27,770 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carrier Mills, Illinois expensive?

In Carrier Mills, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Carrier Mills, Illinois?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Carrier Mills, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carrier Mills, Illinois?

About 23.1% of people in Carrier Mills, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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