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Carlinville, IL

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Population
5,465
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
625 ft
Median Home Value
$105,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$824/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,708
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityGodfrey, Illinois29 miles away · 17,620 residents.

About Carlinville

Carlinville is a city and the county seat of Macoupin County, Illinois, situated in the central portion of the state. Named in honor of Illinois Governor Thomas Carlin and hosting Blackburn College, a small private Presbyterian-affiliated institution, the residential community of approximately 5,480 is served by Carlinville Community Unit School District One locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingPublic-School Academic GrowthA+99.2rating

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