Carmi, IL is a small town located in the southeastern corner of Illinois. With a population of 5,012, it has a much lower population density than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its size, Carmi is home to many unique businesses and organizations that make the town vibrant and lively. Some popular local businesses include Purcell’s Catering Service, White County Lumber Company, and Gee Automotive Repair & Towing. The town also offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities, such as hiking trails at Little Grassy Lake State Park or biking at Beaucoup Creek Boardwalk Trail. Visitors can also join the Carmi Theater Group for fun theatrical performances or watch local baseball teams compete against each other in the Wabash Valley Baseball League. There are also many churches located within the town for residents to attend community events and services.
The population in Carmi is 5,012. There are 2,002 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carmi is 44.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carmi is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carmi
- 41.0% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 22.5% are married with children
- 20.7% have children, but are single
Race in Carmi
- 96.1% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander