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Carterville

Missouri · 1,855 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 $37,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,600. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
712 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+10%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Carterville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,163
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,595 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,125
+33%since 2000
from $12,924 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,568)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(76)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other3.3%(62)
Diversity Score22.8%(423)
Diversity Score
23
+655%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+101%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carterville, Missouri?

Carterville, Missouri has about 1,855 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carterville, Missouri?

The typical household in Carterville, Missouri earns about $37,163 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Carterville, Missouri?

About 9.6% 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 25.0% of people in Carterville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carterville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Carterville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 158 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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