Carlinville

City in Macoupin County, Illinois

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Carlinville is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, with 5,710 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Standard City, 7.0 miles NE.

About Carlinville

Carlinville is a city in and the county seat of Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,710.

It is the home of Blackburn College, a small college affiliated with the Presbyterian church. The city is the former home of Prairie Farms Dairy.

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Living in Carlinville

Median household income
$57,708
Median home value
$105,700
Median rent
$824/mo
Median age
39.9
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Carlinville, IL population

Carlinville had 5,710 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,710
Density1,695 per sq mi (655 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Carlinville at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMacoupin County
TypeCity
Population5,710 (2020)
Land area3.37 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates39.2775° N, 89.8761° W
ZIP code62626
Official websitecarlinville.com
Census code (GEOID)1711202

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Carlinville

What county is Carlinville in?

Carlinville is in Macoupin County, Illinois.

What is the population of Carlinville, IL?

5,710 people lived in Carlinville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Carlinville, IL?

The ZIP code of Carlinville is 62626.

What is the elevation of Carlinville?

620 feet (189 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Carlinville?

Standard City (7.0 mi), Nilwood (9.2 mi), Hettick (10.2 mi), East Gillespie (10.2 mi), Chesterfield (10.3 mi).

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