Carbondale, IL Demographics

A map of Carbondale's Population by Race

Carbondale, Illinois has an estimated population of 22,158, a slight increase from the 21,857 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% White, 26.3% Black, 7.3% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Carbondale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Carbondale has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Carbondale, that probability was 64.3% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Carbondale is ranked the 109th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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 was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Carbondale's White Population

12,010 residents of Carbondale, or 54.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Carbondale is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Carbondale ranks 1341st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carbondale's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Carbondale's population has increased from 52.6% to 54.2%.

Carbondale is less White than neighboring De Soto (92.6% White), Makanda (76.8% White), Murphysboro (70.8% White), Cambria (78.1% White), and Blairsville (100% White).

Carbondale's Black Population

5,831 residents of Carbondale, or 26.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Carbondale is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Carbondale ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carbondale's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Carbondale's population has increased from 25.4% to 26.3%.

Carbondale is more Black than neighboring De Soto (3.1% Black), Makanda (0.7% Black), Murphysboro (15.7% Black), Cambria (11.1% Black), and Blairsville (0% Black).

Carbondale's Asian Population

1,621 residents of Carbondale, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Carbondale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Carbondale ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carbondale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Asian residents' share of Carbondale's population has decreased from 7.8% to 7.3%.

Carbondale is more Asian than neighboring De Soto (0% Asian), Murphysboro (0% Asian), Cambria (1.4% Asian), and Blairsville (0% Asian). Carbondale is less Asian than neighboring Makanda (14.1% Asian).

Carbondale's Hispanic Population

1,567 residents of Carbondale, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Carbondale is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Carbondale ranks 358th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carbondale's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Carbondale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.1%.

Carbondale is more Hispanic than neighboring De Soto (0.4% Hispanic), Makanda (2.3% Hispanic), and Blairsville (0% Hispanic). Carbondale is less Hispanic than neighboring Murphysboro (7.2% Hispanic), and Cambria (8.4% Hispanic).

Carbondale's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Carbondale, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Carbondale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Carbondale ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carbondale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Carbondale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Carbondale is more Native American/Other than neighboring De Soto (0% Native American/Other), Makanda (0% Native American/Other), Murphysboro (0.3% Native American/Other), Cambria (0% Native American/Other), and Blairsville (0% Native American/Other).

Carbondale's Multiracial Population

997 residents of Carbondale, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Carbondale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Carbondale ranks 164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Carbondale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Carbondale's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.5%.

Carbondale is more Multiracial than neighboring De Soto (3.9% Multiracial), Cambria (1.1% Multiracial), and Blairsville (0% Multiracial). Carbondale is less Multiracial than neighboring Makanda (6.2% Multiracial), and Murphysboro (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.