Carmi township, Illinois
Carmi township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Carmi township is a geographic entity located in White County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,003. The land area covers 35.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,003 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,714 | ±166 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,273 | ±179 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,714 | ±166 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 559 | ±189 |
| Median Home Value | $117,600 | ±$14,776 |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | ±$233 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,323 | ±$8,893 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,816 | ±$3,382 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,093 | ±259 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,489 | ±209 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.3% | ±5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CARMI
GUS Population: 6,060 (2024)
ID: 207925
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 476, CARMI IL 62821-0476
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GUS Population: 13,395 (2024)
ID: 124851
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WHITE CO TREASURER
PO BOX 369, CARMI IL 62821-0369
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Carmi | 01-12 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Carmi | 07-08 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Carmi | 09-12 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Carmi | 02-03 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Carmi | KG-01 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Carmi | PK | Carmi, IL | |
| Alternative School Carmi | 06-12 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Carmi | 04-06 | Carmi, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Frontier Community College
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College | 22.9 mi away | 2 Frontier Drive, Fairfield, IL, 62837 |
61839329822005
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CARMI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 103 SLOCUMB STREET, CARMI, IL, 62821 |
(618) 382-5277
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ENFIELD READING CENTER
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 105 EAST MAIN STREET, ENFIELD, IL, 62835 |
(618) 963-2787
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NORRIS CITY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 603 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, NORRIS CITY, IL, 62869 |
(618) 378-3713
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NEW HARMONY WORKINGMEN`S INSTITUTE
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 407 WEST TAVERN STREET, NEW HARMONY, IN, 47631 |
(812) 682-4806
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GROFF MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 118 SOUTH MIDDLE, GRAYVILLE, IL, 62844 |
(618) 375-7121
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MCCOY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 130 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, MCLEANSBORO, IL, 62859 |
(618) 643-2125
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ALEXANDRIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 115 WEST FIFTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN, 47620 |
(812) 838-3286
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MOBILELIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 126 WEST FIFTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN, 47620 |
(812) 431-8528
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FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.9 mi away | 300 SOUTH EAST SECOND STREET, FAIRFIELD, IL, 62837 |
(618) 842-4516
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CARMI 3, IL US, located 1.6 miles from Carmi township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.1° | 21.2° | 31.2° | 3.50" | 2.5" |
| February | 46.0° | 23.4° | 34.7° | 3.11" | 4.9" |
| March | 56.1° | 32.5° | 44.3° | 4.37" | 1.8" |
| April | 68.0° | 43.0° | 55.5° | 5.17" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.8° | 53.5° | 65.1° | 5.16" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.3° | 62.5° | 73.9° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.6° | 65.7° | 76.7° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.8° | 63.0° | 74.9° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.4° | 54.8° | 68.1° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 42.8° | 56.4° | 3.43" | 0.2" |
| November | 56.2° | 32.1° | 44.1° | 4.22" | 0.2" |
| December | 45.0° | 25.0° | 35.0° | 3.90" | 2.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi city | City | 2.0 mi | — |
| Enfield village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Maunie village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
| Crossville village | Village | 9.6 mi | — |
| Norris City village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Springerton village | Village | 10.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1719311306. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.