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Carlyle, IL


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Carlyle, Illinois

Carlyle, Illinois is 49 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Clinton county. The city is part of the Saint Louis metro area. The population of Carlyle is 3,406.

The People and Families of Carlyle

In Carlyle, about 52% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Carlyle.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carlyle had a median family income of $48,056.

Political Inclinations

Among Carlyle political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $545. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Carlyle Housing

Of the housing in Carlyle, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Carlyle, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Carlyle Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Carlyle, IL

Comparing Carlyle 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 Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men75
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47

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