Carbondale Micro
Carbondale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,946. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $63,400. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
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How many people live in Carbondale, IL?
Carbondale, IL has about 59,612 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Carbondale, IL?
The typical household in Carbondale, IL earns about $24,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Carbondale, IL expensive?
In Carbondale, IL, the median home is worth about $63,400, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.
How educated are people in Carbondale, IL?
About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Carbondale, IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Carbondale, IL?
About 25.2% of people in Carbondale, IL live below the federal poverty line.
Has Carbondale, IL grown since 1990?
Yes, Carbondale, IL has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,455 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024