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Carbondale Township, Jackson County, Illinois

Carbondale Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 24,686 and it contained 13,823 housing units.[1] Southern Illinois University is located in this township.

Carbondale Township
Township
Location in Jackson County
Location in Jackson County
Jackson County's location in Illinois
Jackson County's location in Illinois
Coordinates: 37°43′48″N 89°12′35″W / 37.73000°N 89.20972°W / 37.73000; -89.20972
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyJackson
EstablishedNovember 4, 1884
Area
 • Total
38.17 sq mi (98.9 km2)
 • Land37.41 sq mi (96.9 km2)
 • Water0.76 sq mi (2.0 km2)  2.00%
Elevation
400 ft (122 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
24,686
 • Density659.9/sq mi (254.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
62901, 62966
FIPS code17-077-11170

Geography

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According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Carbondale Township has a total area of 38.17 square miles (98.86 km2), of which 37.41 square miles (96.89 km2) (or 98.00%) is land and 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2) (or 2.00%) is water.[2]

Cities, towns, villages

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Unincorporated towns

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Adjacent townships

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Cemeteries

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The township contains these six cemeteries: Dillinger, North County Line, Oakland, Snider Hill, Winchester and Woodlawn.

Major highways

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Airports and landing strips

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  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale Heliport
  • Southern Illinois Airport (southeast quarter)

Lakes

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  • Campus Lake

Landmarks

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  • Attucks Park
  • Evergreen Park
  • The Crossings
  • University Mall

Demographics

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As of the 2020 census[1] there were 24,686 people, 12,556 households, and 4,633 families residing in the township. The population density was 646.70 inhabitants per square mile (249.69/km2). There were 13,823 housing units at an average density of 362.12 per square mile (139.82/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 57.14% White, 23.61% African American, 0.49% Native American, 7.13% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.89% from other races, and 7.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.61% of the population.

There were 12,556 households, out of which 15.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 22.79% were married couples living together, 11.52% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 63.10% were non-families. 47.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.84.

The township's age distribution consisted of 12.3% under the age of 18, 35.0% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $27,614, and the median income for a family was $63,892. Males had a median income of $20,695 versus $20,771 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,718. About 20.6% of families and 36.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.0% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
200024,660—
201029,54419.8%
202024,686−16.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

School districts

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  • Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186

Political districts

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References

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