62917 Carrier Mills, IL is a small town located in the southern part of the state with a population of 2,494. With a population density of 73 people per square mile, residents here enjoy a lot of open space and room to move around. The town has plenty to offer year-round including outdoor activities such as fishing on local lakes and rivers, camping at Giant City State Park, and hiking trails throughout the area. In town there are plenty of locally owned businesses such as Gilbert's Grocery Store & Deli, Lick creek Mercantile Gift shop, and Harp's Bakery providing goods and services to the community. There are also many organizations such as Mt. Olive Church which provide support for families in need. And if sports is your thing then check out one of the many sporting events held at Carrier Mills High School including Football, Basketball, Softball, Cross Country, and Golf.
The population in Carrier Mills (zip 62917) is 2,494. There are 78 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carrier Mills (zip 62917) is 39.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carrier Mills (zip 62917) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carrier Mills (zip 62917)
- 53.5% are married
- 17.0% are divorced
- 25.1% are married with children
- 9.2% have children, but are single
Race in Carrier Mills (zip 62917)
- 82.5% are White
- 11.9% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander