Demographics — Carlinville, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,574

Median Agei

41.5

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

81.5%

BA or Higher

22.6%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,000

Median Renti

$736

Total Units

2,432

Homeownership

63.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.9%192

$50K–$100K

30.6%423

$100K–$150K

28.2%389

$150K–$200K

14.7%203

$200K–$300K

9.5%131

$300K–$500K

2.5%34

$500K–$1M

0.7%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

363

$750–$1,000

193

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.3%55

2000–2009

11.8%286

1990–1999

17.1%417

1980–1989

3.2%78

1970–1979

15%366

1960–1969

6.4%156

1950–1959

9%219

1940–1949

6.8%166

1939 or earlier

28.3%689

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.6%1,667

Electricity

19.8%430

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%80

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,738

Mean Household Incomei

$70,212

Per Capita Incomei

$29,871

Poverty Ratei

22.9%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

2,323

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%126

$10K–$15K

5.1%110

$15K–$20K

4.8%105

$20K–$25K

9.6%210

$25K–$30K

4.6%100

$30K–$35K

5.7%124

$35K–$40K

5.8%126

$40K–$45K

2%44

$45K–$50K

1.1%24

$50K–$60K

14.2%310

$60K–$75K

8.2%179

$75K–$100K

8.9%194

$100K–$125K

6.7%146

$125K–$150K

6.6%143

$150K–$200K

6.9%151

$200K+

3.9%85

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

159

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing73 homes98% occupied$420/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes74% occupied$446/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 87 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,738/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

67.3%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

24.4%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

5.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

69.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.9% of subsidized households are minority

28.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1011.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,217

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,271

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

339(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94%Insured

6%Uninsured