Carbondale, IL has a population of 3,126 and a population density of 151 people per square mile. It is located in Jackson County, Illinois and was first settled around 1852. With a variety of local businesses like the historic University Plaza Shopping Center, CVS Pharmacy, Walmart Supercenter and more; residents have ample options for shopping and dining out.
Carbondale is also home to the Southern Illinois University which brings a plethora of year-round outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails, biking trails, kayaking and canoeing, rock climbing and more. There are also numerous other organizations in the area including the Carbondale Park District which provides various sports programs for youth including football and basketball teams as well as adult leagues in softball, basketball and volleyball. For those looking to attend an exciting sporting event there is the NCAA Division I athletics program hosted by SIU Carbondale which features teams such as Salukis Football and Salukis Basketball that compete against other major universities across the country.
The population in Carbondale (zip 62903) is 3,126. There are 158 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carbondale (zip 62903) is 24.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carbondale (zip 62903) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carbondale (zip 62903)
- 37.4% are married
- 8.6% are divorced
- 47.4% are married with children
- 17.5% have children, but are single
Race in Carbondale (zip 62903)
- 67.7% are White
- 9.2% are Black
- 7.2% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander