Carman, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Carman, Illinois had a total population of 250, the 1135th largest community in Illinois. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 14.7% is notably above the national average.
Carman Quick Facts
How Carman Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 343 | 250 | -27.1% |
How Carman Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Carman Rankings in Illinois
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Other Cities in Henderson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oquawka | 1,059 | $53,929 | 15.9% | $92,000 |
| Stronghurst | 949 | $59,375 | 14.9% | $124,600 |
| Lomax | 318 | $51,875 | 11.0% | $79,000 |
| Biggsville | 294 | $86,250 | 10.9% | $83,500 |
| Gladstone | 237 | $50,000 | 10.1% | $59,400 |
| Media | 153 | $76,607 | 7.8% | $89,500 |
| Raritan | 134 | $68,750 | 14.2% | $87,500 |
Cities Similar to Carman
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 250 | $60,000 | $108,100 | 16.0% | 10.8% |
| Jewett | 251 | $52,708 | $57,200 | 10.2% | 28.7% |
| Kinderhook | 249 | $60,536 | $70,800 | 12.5% | 16.6% |
| Middletown | 249 | $52,188 | $60,000 | 9.9% | 35.5% |
| Olmsted | 249 | $32,656 | $51,800 | 5.2% | 23.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 250, Carman's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Carman is a small community located in Illinois, within Henderson County. The total population is 250. It ranks as the 1135th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.
Age Demographics
The median age in Carman is 33.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Carman. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 14.7%. This is 152% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Carman was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Carman, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Carman, Illinois?
Carman, Illinois has a population of 250 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Carman, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Carman — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Carman, IL?
The ACS sample for Carman recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Carman, Illinois?
Carman's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Carman, IL?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Carman — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Carman, Illinois?
24.4% of adults (25+) in Carman hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.