Carbondale, IL Demographics

A map of Carbondale's Population by Race

Carbondale, Illinois had a population of 21,857 in 2020. It was 52.6% White, 25.4% Black, 7.8% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Carbondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carbondale is the 110th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Carbondale's White Population

11,507 residents of Carbondale identify as White, or 52.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Carbondale slightly less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carbondale is ranked #1341 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Carbondale is less White than neighboring De Soto (86.1% White), Makanda (79.7% White), Murphysboro (71.4% White), Cambria (78.7% White), and Blairsville (90.1% White).

Carbondale's Black Population

5,560 residents of Carbondale identify as Black, or 25.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Carbondale slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carbondale is ranked #72 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Carbondale is more Black than neighboring De Soto (4.1% Black), Makanda (3.8% Black), Murphysboro (16.8% Black), Cambria (6.3% Black), and Blairsville (0.8% Black).

Carbondale's Asian Population

1,713 residents of Carbondale identify as Asian, or 7.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Carbondale roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carbondale is ranked #76 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Carbondale is more Asian than neighboring De Soto (0% Asian), Murphysboro (0.5% Asian), Cambria (1.9% Asian), and Blairsville (0% Asian). Carbondale is less Asian than neighboring Makanda (9.3% Asian).

Carbondale's Hispanic Population

1,634 residents of Carbondale identify as Hispanic, or 7.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Carbondale slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carbondale is ranked #350 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Carbondale is more Hispanic than neighboring De Soto (3.2% Hispanic), Makanda (1.3% Hispanic), Murphysboro (4.9% Hispanic), Cambria (5% Hispanic), and Blairsville (4.1% Hispanic).

Carbondale's Native American/Other Population

200 residents of Carbondale identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Carbondale roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carbondale is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Carbondale is more Native American/Other than neighboring De Soto (0.6% Native American/Other), Makanda (0.7% Native American/Other), and Murphysboro (0.6% Native American/Other). Carbondale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cambria (1.1% Native American/Other), and Blairsville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Carbondale's Multiracial Population

1,243 residents of Carbondale identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Carbondale roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Carbondale is ranked #157 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Carbondale is more Multiracial than neighboring Makanda (5.1% Multiracial), and Blairsville (3.7% Multiracial). Carbondale is less Multiracial than neighboring De Soto (6% Multiracial), and Cambria (7.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.