Carbondale township is located in Jackson County Illinois. Carbondale township has a 2024 population of 24,162. Carbondale township is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,644 in 2020.
The average household income in Carbondale township is $57,092 with a poverty rate of 34.56%. The median age in Carbondale township is 25.6 years: 25 years for males, and 27.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carbondale township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,184 | 61.09% |
| Black or African American | 6,317 | 25.41% |
| Asian | 1,647 | 6.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,146 | 4.61% |
| Other race | 432 | 1.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 61 | 0.25% |
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 | 11,397 | 1.9 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Non Family | 7,454 | 1.39 | 14.6 | 85.4 |
| Married | 2,418 | 2.81 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Female | 1,139 | 3.06 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
| Male | 386 | 2.78 | 27.2 | 72.8 |
2.81
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
29.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 551 | 4.27% |
| Associates Degree | 998 | 7.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,716 | 21.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,364 | 26.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,854 | 14.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 206 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 3,224 | 24.97% |
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 | 8,082 | 7,697 | 4,115 |
| Black | 2,875 | 2,624 | 756 |
| Asian | 1,071 | 1,030 | 904 |
| 2+ Races | 510 | 492 | 230 |
| Hispanic | 465 | 415 | 123 |
| Other Race | 177 | 136 | 26 |
| Native American | 45 | 30 | 20 |
| 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 84.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,031 | $25,921 | $39,092 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,739 | $67,292 | $55,133 |
| High School Graduate | $18,101 | $16,966 | $21,389 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,656 | $44,141 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,360 | $34,959 | $29,020 |
| Some College | $26,000 | $32,939 | $21,692 |
$32,360
Average Earnings
$34,959
Average Male
$29,020
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.05% of Carbondale township residents speak only English, while 11.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,988 | 4,305 | 33.15% |
| Black | 5,524 | 2,184 | 39.54% |
| Asian | 1,488 | 436 | 29.3% |
| Hispanic | 978 | 293 | 29.96% |
| Multiple | 958 | 255 | 26.62% |
| Other | 431 | 208 | 48.26% |
| Native | 55 | 25 | 45.45% |
| Islander | 70 | 16 | 22.86% |
34.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.84%
Male Poverty Rate
35.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carbondale township is Other, with 48.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carbondale township is Islander, with 22.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.43% |
| High School | 26.71% |
| Some College | 23.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 56.12% |
| Female Employed | 26.69% |
| Male Employed | 26.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,893 | $94,140 |
| Households | $32,560 | $57,092 |
| Married Families | $100,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,188 | $36,922 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.2%
Male Marriage Rate
25.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
976
Number of Veterans
790
Male Veterans
186
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 337 |
| Vietnam | 223 |
| First Gulf War | 159 |
| World War II | 75 |
| Korea | 66 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 267 |
| 75+ | 234 |
| 18 to 34 | 196 |
| 65 to 74 | 192 |
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 764 | 5.55% |
| Black | 170 | 3.36% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 5.26% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 2.75% |
| Other Race | 16 | 4.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
61.68%
Born in Carbondale township
90.79%
Native Born
9.21%
Foreign Born
5.97%
Non Citizen
3.24%
Naturalized
90.79% of Carbondale township residents were born in the United States, with 61.68% having been born in Illinois. 5.97% 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 | 23,412 | -150 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 23,562 | -150 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 23,712 | -150 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 23,862 | -150 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 24,012 | -150 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 24,162 | -150 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 24,312 | -150 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 24,462 | -48 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 24,510 | -134 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 24,644 | -3,439 | -12.25% |
| 2019 | 28,083 | -225 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 28,308 | -303 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 28,611 | -360 | -1.24% |
| 2016 | 28,971 | -285 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 29,256 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 29,246 | -179 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 29,425 | 885 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 28,540 | -1,146 | -3.86% |
| 2011 | 29,686 | 25 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 29,661 | 0 | 0% |