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.

Carlinville, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,480

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%4,987

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%212

Black

3%162

Two or More

1.5%81

Asian

0.4%24

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%267

High School Diploma

25.6%950

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%277

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%235

Associate's Degree

12.8%477

Bachelor's Degree

14.8%548

Master's Degree

5.7%211

Professional Degree

1.6%59

Doctorate

1.4%52

HS or Higher

82.8%

BA or Higher

23.4%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$105,700

Median Renti

$824

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.6%1,293

Renter-Occupied

36.4%739

Total Units

2,245

Homeownership

63.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

19.6%254

$50K–$100K

27.1%351

$100K–$150K

23.5%304

$150K–$200K

15.4%199

$200K–$300K

11.8%152

$300K–$500K

2.6%33

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

265

$750–$1,000

194

$1,000–$1,250

121

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%12

2010–2019

1.2%26

2000–2009

7.1%160

1990–1999

16.3%367

1980–1989

3.8%85

1970–1979

13.1%294

1960–1969

8.1%182

1950–1959

12.9%289

1940–1949

7.5%169

1939 or earlier

29.4%661

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.5%1,412

Electricity

26%528

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%92

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,708

Mean Household Incomei

$78,066

Per Capita Incomei

$30,638

Poverty Ratei

18.3%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

2,294

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%89

$10K–$15K

5.2%105

$15K–$20K

2.2%44

$20K–$25K

6.8%139

$25K–$30K

8%162

$30K–$35K

8.1%165

$35K–$40K

6.1%123

$40K–$45K

2.6%52

$45K–$50K

0.5%11

$50K–$60K

8.4%170

$60K–$75K

7.7%157

$75K–$100K

8.8%178

$100K–$125K

10%203

$125K–$150K

5%101

$150K–$200K

10.7%217

$200K+

5.7%116

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

159

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing73 homes98% occupied$420/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes74% occupied$446/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 87 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,708/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

67.3%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

24.4%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

5.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

69.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.9% of subsidized households are minority

28.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.1% 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

1342.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,204

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,240

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

337(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured