State
County
Land Area (mi²)
36.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
171.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.63%
Growth Since 2010
-8.70%
World Population Review
Carmi, Illinois Population 2021
6,152
Carmi is a city located in White County Illinois. Carmi has a 2020 population of 6,152. It is also the county seat of White County. Carmi is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -8.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,738 in 2010. Carmi reached it's highest population of 6,738 in 2010.
The average household income in Carmi is $59,615 with a poverty rate of 13.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $610 per month, and the median house value is $72,900. The median age in Carmi is 45.5 years, 44.2 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
Carmi Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carmi was:
- White: 96.45%
- Asian: 1.21%
- Black or African American: 1.05%
- Two or more races: 0.69%
- Native American: 0.34%
- Other race: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Carmi, Illinois is 6,152 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,269.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,738.
Carmi, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,163 | 96.45% |
| Asian | 77 | 1.21% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 44 | 0.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.34% |
| Some Other Race | 17 | 0.27% |
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Carmi Population by Race
Carmi Population Pyramid $2021
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Carmi Population by Age
Carmi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,841 | 2.16 | 80 |
| Married | 1,328 | 2.82 | 91.9 |
| Non Family | 1,063 | 1.06 | 70.1 |
| Female | 333 | 2.75 | 59.5 |
| Male | 117 | 2.83 | 94 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
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Carmi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 193 | 4.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 291 | 6.19% |
| High School Graduate | 1,705 | 36.28% |
| Some College | 1,145 | 24.37% |
| Associates Degree | 531 | 11.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 524 | 11.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 310 | 6.60% |
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Carmi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Carmi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,526 | 4,085 | 798 |
| Black | 48 | 42 | |
| Hispanic | 47 | 26 | 3 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 12 |
| Native American | 22 | ||
| Other Race | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.63%.
Carmi Educational Attainment by Race
Carmi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Carmi Language by Age
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Carmi Language
98.42% of Carmi residents speak only English, while 1.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.52% of the population.
Carmi Language
Carmi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,931 | 781 | 13.17% |
| Asian | 77 | 29 | 37.66% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 17 | 38.64% |
| Black | 17 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Multiple | 34 | 8 | 23.53% |
13.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.45%
Male Poverty Rate
15.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Carmi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carmi is Black, with 88.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carmi is White, with 13.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.10%.
Carmi Poverty
Carmi Poverty Rate by Education
Carmi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Carmi Married by Age and Sex
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Carmi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Carmi Marital Status by Race
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Carmi Marital Status
Carmi Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 437 | 8.91% |
Carmi Veterans by Race
Carmi Veterans by Education
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6.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
Carmi Veterans by Education
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56.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Carmi Employment by Age
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Carmi Employment by Race
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Carmi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.14%
Native Born
1.86%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.14% of Carmi residents were born in the United States, with 65.70% having been born in Illinois. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Carmi Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,152 | -39 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 6,191 | -39 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 6,230 | -39 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 6,269 | -136 | -2.12% |
| 2017 | 6,405 | -86 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 6,491 | -57 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 6,548 | -33 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 6,581 | -80 | -1.20% |
| 2013 | 6,661 | -43 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 6,704 | -30 | -0.45% |
| 2011 | 6,734 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 6,738 | 0.00% |