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Carmi, IL


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Carmi, Illinois

Carmi, Illinois, in White county, is 33 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 121 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 5,422.

The People and Families of Carmi

In Carmi, about 55% of adults are married. Lots of people in Carmi live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Carmi.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Carmi had a median family income of $32,456.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Carmi Housing

In Carmi, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Carmi.

Commuting

In Carmi, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCarmi Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Carmi Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Carmi, IL

Comparing Carmi 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 Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men21
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better21
College Educated Adults24
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

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