Carbondale, IL is a lively and beautiful city with a population of 22,388. Located in southern Illinois, Carbondale offers great year-round outdoor activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy biking, hiking, camping, fishing, and boating in the nearby national forest. The population density of 1,449 people per square mile makes it easy to get to know your neighbors and enjoy a vibrant community spirit.
The city is home to several fine restaurants such as Aramark Grill Express and The Green Room Bar & Grill as well as local stores like Coby Brown's Mercantile that showcase local arts and crafts. There are also several organizations such as the Carbondale Community Arts organization hosting events throughout the year that celebrate local culture. Local sporting events include high school football games at Saluki Stadium as well as many recreational sports leagues including soccer, softball and basketball at various locations around town.
The population in Carbondale is 22,388. There are 1,296 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carbondale is 24.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carbondale is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carbondale
- 21.6% are married
- 6.4% are divorced
- 22.0% are married with children
- 30.7% have children, but are single
Race in Carbondale
- 57.4% are White
- 25.3% are Black
- 5.8% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 6.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander