Carlinville is a city located in Macoupin County Illinois. Carlinville has a 2024 population of 5,479. It is also the county seat of Macoupin County. Carlinville is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,686 in 2020.
The average household income in Carlinville is $70,212 with a poverty rate of 25.22%. The median age in Carlinville is 41.5 years: 39.8 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carlinville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,016 | 89.99% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 4.52% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 3.19% |
| Other race | 110 | 1.97% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,177 | 2.34 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Non Family | 996 | 1.22 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Married | 841 | 3.35 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 187 | 3.49 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Male | 153 | 2.71 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
63.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 583 | 15.02% |
| Associates Degree | 458 | 11.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 588 | 15.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 288 | 7.42% |
| High School Graduate | 1,231 | 31.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 3.48% |
| Some College | 599 | 15.43% |
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 | 3,564 | 2,925 | 828 |
| Hispanic | 163 | 100 | 27 |
| Black | 129 | 113 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 40 | 29 |
| Other Race | 82 | 82 | 10 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,417 | $62,917 | $49,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $121,635 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,662 | $50,285 | $35,262 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,383 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,097 | $52,173 | $36,875 |
| Some College | $35,969 | $55,099 | $26,429 |
$44,097
Average Earnings
$52,173
Average Male
$36,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97% of Carlinville residents speak only English, while 3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,629 | 1,241 | 26.81% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 26 | 14.69% |
| Other | 98 | 18 | 18.37% |
| Black | 92 | 8 | 8.7% |
25.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.93%
Male Poverty Rate
25.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carlinville is White, with 26.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carlinville is Black, with 8.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.69% |
| High School | 23.87% |
| Some College | 17.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.28% |
| Male Employed | 10.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,375 | $86,424 |
| Households | $52,738 | $70,212 |
| Married Families | $87,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,051 | $49,033 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
339
Number of Veterans
322
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 186 |
| Korea | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 136 |
| 75+ | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 339 | 8.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
49.6%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
78.51%
Born in Carlinville
98.19%
Native Born
1.81%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
98.19% of Carlinville residents were born in the United States, with 78.51% having been born in Illinois. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,220 | -52 | -0.99% |
| 2028 | 5,272 | -52 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 5,324 | -51 | -0.95% |
| 2026 | 5,375 | -52 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 5,427 | -52 | -0.95% |
| 2024 | 5,479 | -52 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 5,531 | -27 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 5,558 | -60 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 5,618 | -68 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 5,686 | 175 | 3.18% |
| 2019 | 5,511 | -44 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 5,555 | -36 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 5,591 | -31 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 5,622 | -38 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 5,660 | -39 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 5,699 | -52 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 5,751 | -64 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 5,815 | -91 | -1.54% |
| 2011 | 5,906 | -14 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 5,920 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,685 | 269 | 4.97% |
| 1990 | 5,416 | -23 | -0.42% |
| 1980 | 5,439 | -236 | -4.16% |
| 1970 | 5,675 | 235 | 4.32% |
| 1960 | 5,440 | 324 | 6.33% |
| 1950 | 5,116 | 151 | 3.04% |
| 1940 | 4,965 | 821 | 19.81% |
| 1930 | 4,144 | -1,068 | -20.49% |
| 1920 | 5,212 | 1,596 | 44.14% |
| 1910 | 3,616 | 114 | 3.26% |
| 1900 | 3,502 | 209 | 6.35% |
| 1890 | 3,293 | 176 | 5.65% |
| 1880 | 3,117 | -2,103 | -40.29% |