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Glen Carbon, IL


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Glen Carbon, Illinois

Glen Carbon, Illinois, in Madison county, is 18 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The people of the village are in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Glen Carbon has a population of 10,425.

The People and Families of Glen Carbon

In Glen Carbon, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glen Carbon had a median family income of $72,182. Glen Carbon is full of successful families and individuals. The village benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Glen Carbon residents, with $8,850. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Glen Carbon Housing

In Glen Carbon, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Glen Carbon, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Glen Carbon College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Glen Carbon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Glen Carbon Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Glen Carbon, IL

Comparing Glen Carbon 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
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times35
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes33

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