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Carbondale, IL


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Carbondale, Illinois

Carbondale, Illinois is 84 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Jackson county. The population of the city is 20,681.

The People and Families of Carbondale

In Carbondale, about 25% of adults are married. Adults in Carbondale are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Approximately 34% of Carbondale is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Carbondale.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carbondale had a median family income of $34,601. The people of Carbondale can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Carbondale political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $11,550. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Carbondale Housing

Of the housing in Carbondale, approximately 28% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Carbondale, 81% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Carbondale makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Carbondale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCarbondale Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCarbondale Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Carbondale College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Carbondale Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Carbondale Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Carbondale, IL

Comparing Carbondale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Senior Citizens22
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Well-Paid Single Men11
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes55

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