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Glen Carbon

Illinois · 12,934 residents · 10.314 sq mi
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Glen Carbon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,386. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $197,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,934
+24%since 2000
from 10,425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,011 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Glen Carbon
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,386
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,841 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,051
+25%since 2000
from $26,374 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(11,162)
Black7.4%(953)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(283)
Asian2%(254)
Other2.8%(366)
Diversity Score32.2%(4,168)
Diversity Score
32
+31%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Carbon, Illinois?

Glen Carbon, Illinois has about 12,934 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Carbon, Illinois earns about $67,386 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 $197,100, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Carbon, Illinois?

About 46.1% 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 10.0% of people in Glen Carbon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Carbon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Carbon, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,203 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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