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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Glen Carbon

Illinois · 7,731 residents · 10.314 sq mi
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Glen Carbon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,287. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 2,694 residents. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $89,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,731
−26%vs 2000
vs 10,425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
750 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,011 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−8%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Glen Carbon
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,287
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,841 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,957
−36%vs 2000
vs $26,374 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$89,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $123,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$485
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $618 in 2000
US average: $450
71.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.9% in 2000
28.8% rent
2.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(9,188)
Black6.9%(722)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(156)
Asian2.1%(220)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(2,560)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(7,063)
Black5.7%(438)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(95)
Asian2%(155)
Other1%(75)
Diversity Score22.7%(1,756)
23
−8%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.1%
−8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.1%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Glen Carbon, Illinois?

Glen Carbon, Illinois has about 7,731 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Glen Carbon, Illinois earns about $43,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Carbon, Illinois expensive?

In Glen Carbon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Carbon, Illinois?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Carbon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Carbon, Illinois?

About 3.8% of people in Glen Carbon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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