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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carterville

Missouri · 2,013 residents · 2.607 sq mi
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Carterville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,013
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
772 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.5
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Carterville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,464
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,595 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,719
−40%vs 2000
vs $12,924 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.6%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$273
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $397 in 2000
US average: $450
80.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.8% in 2000
19.5% rent
1.6
+5%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,778)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(56)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,964)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.1%(43)
Diversity Score8.6%(173)
9
+185%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.5%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+64%vs 2000
vs 11.3 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 Carterville, Missouri?

Carterville, Missouri has about 2,013 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Carterville, Missouri?

The typical household in Carterville, Missouri earns about $18,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carterville, Missouri expensive?

In Carterville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $28,700, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Carterville, Missouri?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Carterville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carterville, Missouri?

About 17.6% of people in Carterville, Missouri 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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