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Carmi

County:
White County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.589
State:
Illinois

Carmi is a city located in White County, Illinois. Carmi has a 2026 population of 4,600. It is also the county seat of White County. Carmi is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -4.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,837 in 2020.

The median household income in Carmi is $47,827 with a poverty rate of 21.83%. The median age in Carmi is 44.2 years: 40.4 years for males, and 51 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.9 males.

4.6K
Total Population
1,776
Density (mi²)
-39 -0.84%
Growth

Carmi Population

Carmi Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,600-39-0.84%
20254,639-40-0.85%
20244,679-33-0.7%
20234,712-57-1.2%
20224,769-50-1.04%
20214,819-18-0.37%
20204,837-24-0.49%
20194,821-28-0.58%
20184,849-100-2.02%
20174,949-68-1.36%
20165,017-44-0.87%
20155,061-30-0.59%
20145,091-66-1.28%
20135,157-33-0.64%
20125,190-26-0.5%
20115,216-6-0.11%
20105,222-18-0.34%
20005,422-142-2.55%
19905,564-700-11.17%
19806,2642313.83%
19706,033-119-1.93%
19606,15257810.37%
19505,5741,47636.02%
19404,0981,16639.77%
19302,9322659.94%
19202,667-166-5.86%
19102,833-106-3.61%
19002,9391545.53%
18902,78527310.87%
18802,51200%

Median Age

Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 51 years
Male: 40.4 years

Carmi Adults

There are 3,783 adults, (1,187 of whom are seniors) in Carmi.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,424 (50%)
Male: 2,421 (50%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Carmi includes 96.43% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,67296.43%
Two or more races1242.56%
Black or African American380.78%
Other race110.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races581.2%
White130.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,65996.16%
Two or more races661.36%
Black or African American380.78%
Other race110.23%

Carmi Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Carmi 's average per capita income is $37,196. Household income levels show a median of $47,827. The poverty rate stands at 21.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,464-
Families$69,316$82,029
Households$47,827$62,352
Non Families$30,040$38,903

$37,196

Average Income

$47,827

Median Household Income

21.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)