Demographics in Carbondale, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Carbondale?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

21,813

Male

11,017

50.5%

Female

10,796

49.5%

Median Age

24.9

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

57.6%

Black

27.8%

Hispanic

5.4%

Asian

6.7%

Two or More

5.3%

Other

2.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

22.9%

High School or Higher

30.4%

Foreign Born

9.4%

Veterans

2.5%

Married

19.6%

Avg Household Size

1.9

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Carbondale, IL has a population of 21,813 with a median age of 24.9. The racial makeup is 57.6% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 27.8% Black, 6.7% Asian. About 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.4%.