Carbondale, Illinois

Carbondale: City in Illinois, USA

About

Carbondale is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,902 and a population density of 566 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25,036 inhabitants.

The city was created 172 years ago in 1851.

Carbondale is a city in Jackson and Williamson Counties, Illinois, United States, within the Southern Illinois region informally known as "Little Egypt". The city developed from 1853 because of the stimulation of railroad construction into the area. 

The city's population was 25,400 at the 2010 census. Carbondale is located at the southern edge of the Shawnee National Forest and includes part of Giant City State Park. It is named for its location in a valley surrounded by hills and bluffs carved by previous glaciers.

Even though Carbondale has a small population, it has a lot of things to offer. It is home to Southern Illinois University and was named an All-America City in 2001 by the National Civic League. The city is home to two universities, Southern Illinois University and Black Hawk College.

Carbondale locator map
Location of Carbondale on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Carbondale

Population : 25,036 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Jackson County
Postal code : 62901
Phone Area Codes : 618
Area : 45.79 km2
Official name : Carbondale
Altitude : 4,150 feet / 1265 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1852 (172 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 00:40:55 (29th March 2024)
Density : 547 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.46% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Carbondale is located at 37°43'38"N 89°13'0"W (37.7272700, -89.2167500).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Carbondale decreased by 3.46% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 25,902 - census
2011 26,541 2.41% estimation process
2012 25,409 -4.46% estimation process
2013 26,311 3.43% estimation process
2014 26,153 -0.6% estimation process
2015 26,173 0.08% estimation process
2016 25,906 -1.03% estimation process
2017 25,588 -1.24% estimation process
2018 25,315 -1.08% estimation process
2019 25,114 -0.8% estimation process
2020 25,036 -0.31% estimation process

Carbondale zip code is 62901. County name: Jackson, County fips: 17077

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People born in Carbondale (46)

People born in Carbondale, including actor, model and director Dirk Shafer, actress Laurie Metcalf, actress Agnes Ayres, .

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Schools in Carbondale

College & universities near Carbondale, IL

Code Name City ZIP
149222 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale (IL) 62901-4512

Stations (7)

Amtrak & bus stations near Carbondale, IL

Code Name Address Type
CDL Carbondale station 401 South Illinois St. RAIL
MAI Marion, IL 2100 West Main Street BUS
DQN Du Quoin 20 North Chestnut St. RAIL
VNA Vienna, IL 504 West Vine Street BUS
MVI Mt. Vernon, IL 102 Potomac Boulevard BUS

Post offices near Carbondale

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Carbondal Post Office Carbondale (IL) 62901

Other places with the same name (4)

Other cities in Jackson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Murphysboro 7,384 Town in Illinois
De Soto 1,503 Village in Illinois, United States
Elkville 864 City in Illinois, United States of America
Sand Ridge 761 Human settlement in United States of America
Pomona 755 Township of Illinois
Harrison 639 Census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois, USA
Ava 610 City in Illinois
Grand Tower 560 City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA
Makanda 529 City in Illinois, United States of America
Dowell 385 Village in Jackson County, Illinois, USA
Campbell Hill 310 Town
Vergennes 279 City in Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
Gorham 219 Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States
West Point 165 City in Illinois, United States of America
Degognia 141 Township in Jackson County, Illinois

Distance to Other Cities

Carbondale distances to largest Illinois cities