Carbondale township is located in Jackson County Illinois. Carbondale township has a 2024 population of 24,162. Carbondale township is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -1.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,644 in 2020.
The average household income in Carbondale township is $56,415 with a poverty rate of 33.24%. The median age in Carbondale township is 25.8 years: 25 years for males, and 27.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carbondale township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,785 | 60.16% |
| Black or African American | 6,373 | 25.93% |
| Asian | 1,488 | 6.05% |
| Two or more races | 1,290 | 5.25% |
| Other race | 492 | 2% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.28% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,303 | 1.88 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Non Family | 7,409 | 1.33 | 15.5 | 84.5 |
| Married | 2,309 | 2.89 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Female | 1,221 | 3.07 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 364 | 2.86 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
2.85
Average Family Size
1.88
Average Household Size
30.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 541 | 4.22% |
| Associates Degree | 1,010 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,023 | 23.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,037 | 23.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,852 | 14.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 3,205 | 24.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,933 | 7,552 | 3,913 |
| Black | 2,993 | 2,795 | 891 |
| Asian | 986 | 955 | 863 |
| 2+ Races | 523 | 504 | 268 |
| Hispanic | 467 | 419 | 143 |
| Other Race | 208 | 162 | 78 |
| Native American | 40 | 25 | 15 |
| Islander | 28 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,601 | $29,731 | $33,981 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,972 | $69,866 | $58,271 |
| High School Graduate | $23,207 | $22,143 | $24,129 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,447 | $33,864 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,498 | $34,408 | $32,551 |
| Some College | $29,354 | $30,034 | $28,323 |
$33,498
Average Earnings
$34,408
Average Male
$32,551
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.69% of Carbondale township residents speak only English, while 12.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,480 | 3,748 | 30.03% |
| Black | 5,490 | 2,341 | 42.64% |
| Asian | 1,338 | 456 | 34.08% |
| Hispanic | 1,071 | 267 | 24.93% |
| Multiple | 1,074 | 215 | 20.02% |
| Other | 491 | 151 | 30.75% |
| Native | 71 | 25 | 35.21% |
| Islander | 68 | 18 | 26.47% |
33.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.07%
Male Poverty Rate
33.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carbondale township is Black, with 42.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carbondale township is Multiple, with 20.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.54% |
| High School | 30.69% |
| Some College | 22.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 98.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 59.15% |
| Male Employed | 23.8% |
| Female Employed | 22.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,808 | $91,291 |
| Households | $32,164 | $56,415 |
| Married Families | $98,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,153 | $37,074 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.0%
Male Marriage Rate
24.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
759
Number of Veterans
623
Male Veterans
136
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 261 |
| Vietnam | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 136 |
| Korea | 61 |
| World War II | 61 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 208 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 580 | 4.36% |
| Black | 159 | 3.18% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 4.34% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.47% |
| Other Race | 5 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.47%
Born in Carbondale township
91.23%
Native Born
8.77%
Foreign Born
5.97%
Non Citizen
2.79%
Naturalized
91.23% of Carbondale township residents were born in the United States, with 59.47% having been born in Illinois. 5.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,412 | -150 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 23,562 | -150 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 23,712 | -150 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 23,862 | -150 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 24,012 | -150 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 24,162 | -150 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 24,312 | -150 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 24,462 | -48 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 24,510 | -134 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 24,644 | -3,439 | -12.25% |
| 2019 | 28,083 | -225 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 28,308 | -303 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 28,611 | -360 | -1.24% |
| 2016 | 28,971 | -285 | -0.97% |
| 2015 | 29,256 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 29,246 | -179 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 29,425 | 885 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 28,540 | -1,146 | -3.86% |
| 2011 | 29,686 | 25 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 29,661 | 0 | 0% |