Carlinville, Illinois Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

If you're interested in finding out more about the population and steets of Carlinville City, Illinois, you've come to the right place. Carlinville is located in Macoupin county, about 38 miles south of Springfield and 49 miles north of St. Louis. This town has a rich history and is one of the state's most important historical sites. As railroads and mines were developed, the town grew and evolved. The city's courthouse was designed by Elijah E. Myers, and a neighborhood was developed for mineworkers. In addition, Charles Robertson discovered 100 new species of bees during a nature study.

In 2018, Carlinville, IL had a population of 5.54k. The median age was 35.9 years, and the median household income was $43,693. The city is home to a mix of rich and poor residents. Its population is made up of many ethnicities, with 91.4% of the population identifying themselves as White (Non-Hispanic), 2.12% Black or African American, 1.16 percent Asian, and 1% Irish or German.

Carlinville is served by several railroads. The Illinois Central Gulf Railroad, the Chicago, Missouri and Western Railway, and the Union Pacific Railroad all run through the city. In the 1970s, the Illinois Terminal Railroad passed through the city and operated freight services to the grain elevator in Goat Hollow. The railroad is now in disuse, and the Monterey Coal Co. mine uses the line as a connection with the former Chicago and North Western Transportation Company's L & M district.