Demographics & People — Glen Carbon, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,521 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,100 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 5,602 |
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| Family Households | 3,873 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2503 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,416 |
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| Black or African American | 1,227 |
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| Asian | 95 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 538 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,303 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,499 |
| Other groups | 2,411 |
| English | 2,121 |
| Irish | 1,832 |
| Italian | 644 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 592 |
| Polish | 457 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 428 |
| European | 424 |
Language
| English Only | 12,327 |
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| Spanish | 154 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,644 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 722 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,361 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Glen Carbon, Illinois.
