Mount Carmel is a city located in Wabash County Illinois. Mount Carmel has a 2024 population of 6,674. It is also the county seat of Wabash County. Mount Carmel is currently declining at a rate of -1.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,981 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Carmel is $64,129 with a poverty rate of 15.35%. The median age in Mount Carmel is 45.5 years: 43.7 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Carmel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,366 | 91.23% |
| Two or more races | 315 | 4.51% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 103 | 1.48% |
| Other race | 82 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,081 | 2.22 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 1,247 | 2.94 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 1,244 | 1.15 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Female | 484 | 3 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Male | 106 | 2.77 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 284 | 5.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,017 | 20.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 580 | 11.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 287 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,623 | 32.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 2.12% |
| Some College | 1,152 | 22.81% |
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 | 4,595 | 4,247 | 796 |
| Hispanic | 209 | 166 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 126 | 61 |
| Asian | 103 | 103 | 10 |
| Black | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Other Race | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 36.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,153 | $47,917 | $46,172 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,813 | $70,481 | $48,250 |
| High School Graduate | $28,542 | $36,818 | $26,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,823 | $31,154 | $43,519 |
| Overall | $37,870 | $48,066 | $29,821 |
| Some College | $35,849 | $59,665 | $24,732 |
$37,870
Average Earnings
$48,066
Average Male
$29,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.9% of Mount Carmel residents speak only English, while 5.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,109 | 898 | 14.7% |
| Hispanic | 272 | 128 | 47.06% |
| Other | 82 | 82 | 100% |
| Multiple | 311 | 39 | 12.54% |
| Black | 109 | 10 | 9.17% |
15.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.97%
Male Poverty Rate
17.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Carmel is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Carmel is Black, with 9.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.7% |
| Some College | 14.52% |
| High School | 13.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 13.15% |
| Male Employed | 8.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,125 | $79,095 |
| Households | $44,723 | $64,129 |
| Married Families | $92,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,423 | $39,294 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
489
Number of Veterans
479
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 176 |
| First Gulf War | 120 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 136 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 75+ | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 9.3% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 6.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
53.12%
Born in Mount Carmel
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
1.39%
Non Citizen
1.38%
Naturalized
97.23% of Mount Carmel residents were born in the United States, with 53.12% having been born in Illinois. 1.39% 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 | 6,290 | -77 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 6,367 | -77 | -1.19% |
| 2027 | 6,444 | -76 | -1.17% |
| 2026 | 6,520 | -77 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 6,597 | -77 | -1.15% |
| 2024 | 6,674 | -77 | -1.14% |
| 2023 | 6,751 | -58 | -0.85% |
| 2022 | 6,809 | -104 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 6,913 | -68 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 6,981 | 72 | 1.04% |
| 2019 | 6,909 | -27 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 6,936 | -39 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 6,975 | -35 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 7,010 | -70 | -0.99% |
| 2015 | 7,080 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 7,073 | -47 | -0.66% |
| 2013 | 7,120 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 7,131 | -72 | -1% |
| 2011 | 7,203 | -75 | -1.03% |
| 2010 | 7,278 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,982 | -305 | -3.68% |
| 1990 | 8,287 | -621 | -6.97% |
| 1980 | 8,908 | 812 | 10.03% |
| 1970 | 8,096 | -498 | -5.79% |
| 1960 | 8,594 | -138 | -1.58% |
| 1950 | 8,732 | 1,745 | 24.97% |
| 1940 | 6,987 | -145 | -2.03% |
| 1930 | 7,132 | -324 | -4.35% |
| 1920 | 7,456 | 522 | 7.53% |
| 1910 | 6,934 | 2,623 | 60.84% |
| 1900 | 4,311 | 935 | 27.7% |
| 1890 | 3,376 | -2,914 | -46.33% |