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Carlinville, IL


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Carlinville, Illinois

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

The People and Families of Carlinville

In Carlinville, about 49% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Carlinville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carlinville had a median family income of $39,693. Lots of residents of Carlinville prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Carlinville folks tended to give their money ($250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Carlinville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Carlinville that were owner-occupied was 70%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Carlinville, 87% of commuters drive to work. Carlinville offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

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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