Carmi township is located in White County Illinois. Carmi township has a 2024 population of 5,977. Carmi township is currently declining at a rate of -1.5% annually and its population has decreased by -4.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,263 in 2020.
The average household income in Carmi township is $66,789 with a poverty rate of 16.95%. The median age in Carmi township is 46.2 years: 44.5 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carmi township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,010 | 96.86% |
| Two or more races | 106 | 1.71% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 1.03% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,690 | 2.21 | 72 | 28 |
| Non Family | 1,149 | 1.07 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 1,057 | 2.75 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Female | 359 | 3.79 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 125 | 3.58 | 60 | 40 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 482 | 10.35% |
| Associates Degree | 573 | 12.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 403 | 8.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 341 | 7.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,519 | 32.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 270 | 5.8% |
| Some College | 1,067 | 22.92% |
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 | 4,468 | 3,733 | 719 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 76 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 69 | 11 |
| Black | 57 | 56 | 2 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,258 | $71,964 | $42,422 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,152 | $0 | $76,071 |
| High School Graduate | $35,764 | $39,875 | $25,114 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,527 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Overall | $38,560 | $42,500 | $36,313 |
| Some College | $38,025 | $42,241 | $36,607 |
$38,560
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$36,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.29% of Carmi township residents speak only English, while 1.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,701 | 951 | 16.68% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 20 | 24.69% |
| Multiple | 101 | 17 | 16.83% |
| Black | 16 | 7 | 43.75% |
16.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.85%
Male Poverty Rate
18.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carmi township is Black, with 43.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carmi township is White, with 16.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.97% |
| Some College | 18.99% |
| High School | 18.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.38% |
| Male Employed | 5.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,269 | $86,537 |
| Households | $52,115 | $66,789 |
| Married Families | $91,573 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,973 | $37,516 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
341
Number of Veterans
332
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 155 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Korea | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 125 |
| 65 to 74 | 123 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 335 | 6.95% |
| Black | 6 | 10.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
59.52%
Born in Carmi township
99.55%
Native Born
0.45%
Foreign Born
0.31%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
99.55% of Carmi township residents were born in the United States, with 59.52% having been born in Illinois. 0.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,522 | -91 | -1.62% |
| 2028 | 5,613 | -91 | -1.6% |
| 2027 | 5,704 | -91 | -1.57% |
| 2026 | 5,795 | -91 | -1.55% |
| 2025 | 5,886 | -91 | -1.52% |
| 2024 | 5,977 | -91 | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 6,068 | -91 | -1.48% |
| 2022 | 6,159 | -78 | -1.25% |
| 2021 | 6,237 | -26 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 6,263 | 22 | 0.35% |
| 2019 | 6,241 | -34 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 6,275 | -125 | -1.95% |
| 2017 | 6,400 | -87 | -1.34% |
| 2016 | 6,487 | -57 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 6,544 | -35 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 6,579 | -82 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 6,661 | -42 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 6,703 | -31 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 6,734 | -5 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 6,739 | 0 | 0% |