Demographics & People — Carterville, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,822 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,800 |
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| Median Age | 37.0 |
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| Total Households | 2,654 |
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| Family Households | 1,605 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1295 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,221 |
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| Black or African American | 90 |
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| Asian | 241 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 1,322 |
| English | 1,288 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,243 |
| Other groups | 1,043 |
| German | 980 |
| Italian | 256 |
| Welsh | 168 |
| French (except Basque) | 166 |
| Scottish | 158 |
| Swedish | 121 |
Language
| English Only | 5,128 |
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| Spanish | 103 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,422 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 457 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,290 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.1% |
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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 Carterville, Illinois.
