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Carmi, IL
City in White County, Illinois.
Population
4,845
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,871
ZIP codes
0
Carmi and its ZIP codes
Carmi at a glance
- Carmi is about 8.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,827, 43% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,800 (56% below Illinois) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for Carmi, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carmi, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,827
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$114,800
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (953), Irish Americans (602), Scottish Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Carmi.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,505
4,075 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,452
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $7,652 per person
How people get to work
Carmi, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carmi, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
908
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
56
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carmi, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Carmi
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaunieVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CrossvilleVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| PhillipstownVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| EnfieldVillage | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| Norris CityVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SpringertonVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Burnt PrairieVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| New HavenVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| New Harmony, INTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Mill ShoalsVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| GrayvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| OmahaVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Griffin, INTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount Vernon, INCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| Golden GateVillage | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| BroughtonVillage | 19 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carmi, IL in?
- Carmi is in White County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Carmi, IL?
- About 4,845 people live in Carmi, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carmi?
- Nearby places include Maunie (7.5 mi), Crossville (7.9 mi), Phillipstown (9.1 mi), Enfield (9.2 mi), Norris City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023