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Carlinville, Illinois

Introduction to Carlinville, Illinois

Carlinville, Illinois, in Macoupin county, is 38 miles S of Springfield, Illinois and 49 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 5,685 residents in the city.

Carlinville History

Carlinville was the site of a number of important historical events in Illinois. The city developed as railroads were established in the wake of visits by numerous politicians campaigning for the American presidency. The historic courthouse was built by Elijah E. Myers, the architect of the State Capitol building. The neighborhood was constructed as a residential area for mineworkers. The town was also the site of Charles Robertson’s nature study, which led to the discovery of over 100 new species of bees and wasps.

Carlinville and nearby Attractions

  • Macoupin County Historical Society Museum
  • Beaver Dam State Park
  • Lincoln Tomb
  • Gimas Guitar Museum
  • Stuart Park

Things To Do In Carlinville

The Knight’s Caribbean Water Adventure and the Raging Rivers Water Park are popular places for children. The Beaver Dam State Park and Stuart Park offer various outdoor recreation facilities. The Gimas Guitar Museum is also a popular local attraction. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Terry Park Golf Course. The Fall Festival, the Spring Festival and the Macoupin County Fair are some of the local festivals.

Carlinville Transportation

Flights are available from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Carlinville Higher Education

Blackburn College is the local college. Other nearby colleges and universities include the Lewis and Clark Community College, the Lincoln Land Community College and the University of Illinois at Springfield.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyCarlinville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Carlinville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Carlinville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Carlinville, IL

Comparing Carlinville 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
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population78
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Housing Recently Built12
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