Carbondale is a city located in Jackson County Illinois. Carbondale has a 2024 population of 21,492. Carbondale is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,890 in 2020.
The average household income in Carbondale is $51,990 with a poverty rate of 37.86%. The median age in Carbondale is 24.8 years: 24.3 years for males, and 26 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carbondale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,866 | 58.38% |
| Black or African American | 6,052 | 27.46% |
| Asian | 1,575 | 7.15% |
| Two or more races | 1,035 | 4.7% |
| Other race | 400 | 1.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.19% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,974 | 1.89 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Non Family | 6,798 | 1.4 | 13.7 | 86.3 |
| Married | 1,776 | 2.93 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 1,088 | 3.05 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 312 | 2.8 | 9.9 | 90.1 |
2.89
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
25.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 450 | 4.16% |
| Associates Degree | 781 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,240 | 20.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,776 | 25.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,654 | 15.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 2,723 | 25.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,289 | 6,024 | 3,130 |
| Black | 2,702 | 2,451 | 714 |
| Asian | 1,037 | 996 | 895 |
| 2+ Races | 442 | 424 | 214 |
| Hispanic | 409 | 359 | 115 |
| Other Race | 155 | 114 | 26 |
| Native American | 41 | 26 | 16 |
| Islander | 31 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,758 | $17,663 | $38,887 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,899 | $60,605 | $45,150 |
| High School Graduate | $17,246 | $16,631 | $21,538 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,236 | $0 | $26,310 |
| Overall | $28,075 | $28,162 | $28,005 |
| Some College | $24,656 | $26,571 | $23,071 |
$28,075
Average Earnings
$28,162
Average Male
$28,005
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.06% of Carbondale residents speak only English, while 12.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,695 | 4,014 | 37.53% |
| Black | 5,259 | 2,155 | 40.98% |
| Asian | 1,416 | 436 | 30.79% |
| Hispanic | 886 | 283 | 31.94% |
| Multiple | 847 | 247 | 29.16% |
| Other | 399 | 190 | 47.62% |
| Native | 41 | 25 | 60.98% |
| Islander | 70 | 16 | 22.86% |
37.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.5%
Male Poverty Rate
38.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carbondale is Native, with 60.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carbondale is Islander, with 22.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.03% |
| High School | 28.03% |
| Some College | 25.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 54.39% |
| Male Employed | 30.16% |
| Female Employed | 28.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,727 | $86,277 |
| Households | $27,360 | $51,990 |
| Married Families | $99,280 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,943 | $35,595 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
20.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.1%
Male Marriage Rate
21.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
677
Number of Veterans
505
Male Veterans
172
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 249 |
| Vietnam | 179 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 59 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 158 |
| 65 to 74 | 158 |
| 75+ | 153 |
| 18 to 34 | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 547 | 4.63% |
| Black | 127 | 2.65% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 4.3% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.61%
Born in Carbondale
90.14%
Native Born
9.86%
Foreign Born
6.51%
Non Citizen
3.36%
Naturalized
90.14% of Carbondale residents were born in the United States, with 60.61% having been born in Illinois. 6.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,996 | -99 | -0.47% |
| 2028 | 21,095 | -99 | -0.47% |
| 2027 | 21,194 | -100 | -0.47% |
| 2026 | 21,294 | -99 | -0.46% |
| 2025 | 21,393 | -99 | -0.46% |
| 2024 | 21,492 | -100 | -0.46% |
| 2023 | 21,592 | -133 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 21,725 | -44 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 21,769 | -121 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 21,890 | -3,224 | -12.84% |
| 2019 | 25,114 | -201 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 25,315 | -273 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 25,588 | -318 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 25,906 | -267 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 26,173 | 20 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 26,153 | -158 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 26,311 | 902 | 3.55% |
| 2012 | 25,409 | -1,132 | -4.27% |
| 2011 | 26,541 | 24 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 26,517 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,681 | -6,352 | -23.5% |
| 1990 | 27,033 | 619 | 2.34% |
| 1980 | 26,414 | 3,598 | 15.77% |
| 1970 | 22,816 | 8,146 | 55.53% |
| 1960 | 14,670 | 3,749 | 34.33% |
| 1950 | 10,921 | 2,371 | 27.73% |
| 1940 | 8,550 | 1,022 | 13.58% |
| 1930 | 7,528 | 1,261 | 20.12% |
| 1920 | 6,267 | 856 | 15.82% |
| 1910 | 5,411 | 2,093 | 63.08% |
| 1900 | 3,318 | -17,678 | -84.2% |