Demographics & People — Mount Carmel, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,892 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,800 |
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| Median Age | 42.8 |
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| Total Households | 3,083 |
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| Family Households | 1,732 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1045 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,363 |
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| Black or African American | 99 |
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| Asian | 107 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,851 |
| German | 1,684 |
| Other groups | 1,575 |
| English | 1,077 |
| American | 784 |
| Irish | 739 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 280 |
| French (except Basque) | 152 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 137 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 126 |
Language
| English Only | 6,374 |
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| Spanish | 141 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,637 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 489 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,538 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.9% |
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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 Mount Carmel, Illinois.
