Carlyle is a city located in Clinton County, Illinois. Carlyle has a 2026 population of 3,191. It is also the county seat of Clinton County. Carlyle is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,241 in 2020.
The median household income in Carlyle is $77,273 with a poverty rate of 7.9%. The median age in Carlyle is 37.8 years: 36.8 years for males, and 38.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.9 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 38.1 years
Male: 36.8 years
There are 2,434 adults, (612 of whom are seniors) in Carlyle.
Female: 1,603 (53.8%)
Male: 1,377 (46.2%)
The racial composition of Carlyle includes 87.68% White, 3.66% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,613 | 87.68% |
| Two or more races | 228 | 7.65% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 3.66% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.3% |
Carlyle 's average per capita income is $54,531. Household income levels show a median of $77,273. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,889 | - |
| Families | $98,000 | $103,099 |
| Households | $77,273 | $91,098 |
| Non Families | $48,375 | $60,462 |
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