Carrier Mills, Illinois
Carrier Mills: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Carrier Mills is a city located in the county of Saline in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,653 and a population density of 1,355 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,527 inhabitants.
The city was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Carrier Mills
| Population : | 1,527 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Saline County |
| Plate code : | 618 |
| Area : | 1.22 km2 |
| Altitude : | 387 feet / 118 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:22:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62917 |
| Density : | 1,252 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carrier Mills is located at 37°41'3"N 88°37'58"W (37.6842200, -88.6328300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carrier Mills decreased by 8.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,653 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,652 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,651 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,642 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,622 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,620 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,600 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,583 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,569 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,553 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,527 | -1.7% | estimation process |
People born in Carrier Mills (1)
American football player (1927-2019) Emerson Cole was born in Carrier Mills
Schools in Carrier Mills
College & universities near Carrier Mills, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
| 146205 | John A Logan College | Carterville (IL) | 62918-2500 |
| 149222 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale (IL) | 62901-4512 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Carrier Mills, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Carrier Mills
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Mill Post Office | Carrier Mills (IL) | 62917 |
| Harrisburg Post Office | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
| Stonefor Post Office | Stonefort (IL) | 62987 |
| Muddy Post Office | Muddy (IL) | 62965 |
| New Burnsid Post Office | New Burnside (IL) | 62967 |
Other cities in Saline County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saline County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saline | 23,182 | |
| Harrisburg | 8,404 | County seat of Saline County, Illinois, United States |
| Somerset | 3,955 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Eldorado | 3,837 | City in Saline County, Illinois, United States |
| Buena Vista | 1,684 | Township in Schuyler County, Illinois |
| Eagle | 1,576 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Galatia | 868 | Town in Saline County, Illinois |
| Raleigh | 328 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Stonefort | 260 | Township in Saline County, Illinois |
| Long Branch | 235 | Township in Saline County, Illinois |
| Muddy | 62 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Carrier Mills distances to largest Illinois cities
