Glen Carbon, Illinois
Glen Carbon: Village in Illinois, United States
About
Glen Carbon is a village located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,934 and a population density of 488 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,887 inhabitants.
The village was created 133 years ago in 1891.
Quick Facts about Glen Carbon
| Population : | 12,887 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 62034 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 26.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 466 feet / 142 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1892 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:56:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 487 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Glen Carbon is located at 38°44'54"N 89°58'59"W (38.7483800, -89.9831600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Glen Carbon decreased by 0.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,934 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,937 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,897 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,904 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,912 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,916 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,925 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,948 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,892 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,850 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,887 | 0.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,901 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,883 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,406 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,885 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 66.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 31.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 63.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 563 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,037 |
Glen Carbon zip code is 62034.
County name: Madison, County
fips: 17119
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,037 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $69,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $822 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $326 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $585 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 16 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,490 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.53 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,372 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,253 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 29,934 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,422 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,241 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,830 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 85 |
| 2019 total employment : | 669 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 19,305 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 481 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 388 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 210 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 136 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 239 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 34.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 199.44 |
Other Places in Glen Carbon
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People born in Glen Carbon (3)
People born in Glen Carbon, including Baseball outfielder Johnny Lucas, soccer player Mitchell Ferguson, politician Sue Shear, .
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Schools in Glen Carbon
College & universities near Glen Carbon, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149231 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | Edwardsville (IL) | 62026-1259 |
| 147013 | McKendree University | Lebanon (IL) | 62254-1291 |
| 178767 | Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts | Saint Louis (MO) | 63103 |
| 177551 | Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis (MO) | 63103-2136 |
| 176600 | Aquinas Institute of Theology | Saint Louis (MO) | 63108-3323 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Glen Carbon, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
Post offices near Glen Carbon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Carbon Post Office | Glen Carbon (IL) | 62034 |
| Maryvill Post Office | Maryville (IL) | 62062 |
| Collinsvill Post Office | Collinsville (IL) | 62234 |
| Edwardsvill Post Office | Edwardsville (IL) | 62025 |
| Troy Post Office | Troy (IL) | 62294 |
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Alton | 29,251 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Alton | 26,049 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Granite City | 25,662 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Edwardsville | 25,189 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Collinsville | 24,217 | City in Illinois |
| Godfrey | 17,393 | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Nameoki | 12,056 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Troy | 10,399 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Highland | 10,017 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Wood River | 10,002 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Bethalto | 9,201 | Village in Illinois |
| Maryville | 7,959 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Newport | 6,630 | Neighborhood in Madison, Illinois, USA |
| East Alton | 5,922 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pontoon Beach | 5,655 | Town |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,038 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Glen Carbon distances to largest Illinois cities
