Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carlyle, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,980

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.1%2,597

Two or More

6.1%181

Black

3.7%109

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%63

Asian

0.7%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%152

High School Diploma

25.6%540

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%151

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%216

Associate's Degree

18.6%394

Bachelor's Degree

18%380

Master's Degree

4.5%95

Professional Degree

2.9%61

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

25.4%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,000

Median Renti

$983

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.1%949

Renter-Occupied

24.9%315

Total Units

1,324

Homeownership

75.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%61

$50K–$100K

11.3%107

$100K–$150K

29.7%282

$150K–$200K

26.7%253

$200K–$300K

16.3%155

$300K–$500K

5.9%56

$500K–$1M

2.6%25

$1M+

1.1%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

124

$1,000–$1,250

117

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

6%79

1990–1999

8.4%111

1980–1989

5.1%68

1970–1979

11.6%153

1960–1969

14%186

1950–1959

17.1%227

1940–1949

12%159

1939 or earlier

25.8%341

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.3%1,078

Electricity

10%127

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%43

No Fuel

1.3%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,273

Mean Household Incomei

$91,098

Per Capita Incomei

$37,421

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

1,681

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.1%14

$10K–$15K

1.4%18

$15K–$20K

1.9%24

$20K–$25K

3.3%42

$30K–$35K

10%126

$35K–$40K

4.7%59

$40K–$45K

3.6%45

$45K–$50K

8.1%103

$50K–$60K

4.1%52

$60K–$75K

11%139

$75K–$100K

15%190

$100K–$125K

8.1%103

$125K–$150K

6.8%86

$150K–$200K

17%215

$200K+

3.8%48

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$321/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes68% occupied$321/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,273/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

100%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

54% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

351.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,624

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,633

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

193(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured