Demographics & People — Carlyle, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,134 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
| Median Age | 37.8 |
| Total Households | 1,255 |
| Family Households | 839 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0639 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,884 |
| Black or African American | 77 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,196 |
| German | 869 |
| Other groups | 580 |
| French (except Basque) | 335 |
| Irish | 291 |
| American | 242 |
| English | 147 |
| European | 76 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 46 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Language
| English Only | 2,882 |
| Spanish | 20 |
| Population 5+ | 2,933 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 240 |
| Population 18+ | 2,584 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carlyle, Illinois.