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Carlyle, IL
City in Clinton County, Illinois.
Population
2,980
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
870
ZIP codes
0
Carlyle and its ZIP codes
Carlyle at a glance
- Carlyle is about 3.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,273, 7% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,000 (41% below Illinois) and median rent is $983 a month.
Local data for Carlyle, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlyle, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,273
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$983/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (932), Irish Americans (341), French Americans (323).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Carlyle.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,836
12,725 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,744
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$250M
FY 2026, $6,784 per person
How people get to work
Carlyle, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlyle, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
395
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlyle, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Carlyle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeckemeyerVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| HueyVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BartelsoVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| HoffmanVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| BreeseCity | 8.3 mi | 2.7 |
| KeyesportVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| GermantownVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| St. RoseVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| New MindenVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AvistonVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| HoyletonVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| SandovalVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Junction CityVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Central CityVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| AlbersVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| WamacCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlyle, IL in?
- Carlyle is in Clinton County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Carlyle, IL?
- About 2,980 people live in Carlyle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlyle?
- Nearby places include Beckemeyer (3.5 mi), Huey (4.8 mi), Bartelso (7.9 mi), Hoffman (8.1 mi), Breese (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023