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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mount Carmel

Illinois · 7,982 residents · 4.809 sq mi
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Mount Carmel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,715. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,400. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,982
−4%since 1990
from 8,287 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,660 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,723 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+10%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Mount Carmel
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,715
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,902 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,391
+33%since 1990
from $12,351 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$333
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
69.1%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
30.9% rent
1.5
−16%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(8,117)
Black0.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(35)
Asian1%(84)
Diversity Score6.1%(502)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(7,756)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(69)
Asian0.5%(40)
Diversity Score4.6%(366)
5
−24%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+21%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mount Carmel, Illinois?

Mount Carmel, Illinois has about 7,982 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mount Carmel, Illinois?

The typical household in Mount Carmel, Illinois earns about $31,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Carmel, Illinois expensive?

In Mount Carmel, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,400, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Mount Carmel, Illinois?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Carmel, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Carmel, Illinois?

About 15.8% of people in Mount Carmel, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Carmel, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Carmel, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 305 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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