Carbon Cliff, Illinois
Carbon Cliff: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Carbon Cliff is a city located in the county of Rock Island in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,134 and a population density of 1,046 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,932 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1905.
Quick Facts about Carbon Cliff
| Population : | 1,932 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Rock Island County |
| Plate code : | 309 |
| Area : | 2.04 km2 |
| Altitude : | 604 feet / 184 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1906 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:51:40 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61239 |
| Density : | 947 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carbon Cliff is located at 41°29'41"N 90°23'26"W (41.4947600, -90.3906800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carbon Cliff decreased by 10.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,134 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,070 | -3.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,069 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,060 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,048 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,029 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,008 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,990 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,970 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,957 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,932 | -1.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,410 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,265 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,584 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,265 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.6% |
| White only, percent : | 85.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 349 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
Carbon Cliff zip code is 61239.
County name: Rock Island, County
fips: 17161
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $525,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,444 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $731 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,618 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,758 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,763 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,565 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 134,765 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,310 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $82,182 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $37,481 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 950 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 607 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 318 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 753 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 53 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 874 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,864.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.88 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $99,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,062 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $741 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,783 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 96,792 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 434,639 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,604,515 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 887,498 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,409 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,324 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,443 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 23.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,676 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,832 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,333 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 548 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,846 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 359 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,975 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,650.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 20.57 |
People born in Carbon Cliff (1)
American manager, record producer, singer, songwriter and guitarist Jude Cole was born in Carbon Cliff
Schools in Carbon Cliff
College & universities near Carbon Cliff, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143279 | Black Hawk College | Moline (IL) | 61265-5899 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carbon Cliff, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Carbon Cliff
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Cl Post Office | Carbon Cliff (IL) | 61239 |
Other cities in Rock Island County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rock Island County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moline | 41,065 | The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois. |
| Rock Island | 36,870 | City in Illinois |
| East Moline | 20,473 | City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States |
| Silvis | 7,473 | City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States |
| Coal Valley | 3,719 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hampton | 1,738 | Human settlement in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Port Byron | 1,597 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Edgington | 1,442 | Township in Rock Island County, Illinois |
| Andalusia | 1,088 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rapids City | 962 | Human settlement in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Buffalo Prairie | 796 | Township in Rock Island County, Illinois |
| Cordova | 640 | Village in the United States |
| Reynolds | 508 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Hillsdale | 502 | Village in Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Carbon Cliff distances to largest Illinois cities
