Carlinville
City in Macoupin County, Illinois

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.
- 5,710residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 1,695 / sq mipopulation density
- 62626ZIP code
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 had 5,710 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,710 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,695 per sq mi (655 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carlinville at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Macoupin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,710 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.37 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2775° N, 89.8761° W |
| ZIP code | 62626 |
| Official website | carlinville.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1711202 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carlinville
- Standard City7.0 mi NE
- Nilwood9.2 mi NE
- Hettick10.2 mi NW
- East Gillespie10.2 mi S
- Chesterfield10.3 mi W
- Gillespie11.0 mi S
- Royal Lakes12.2 mi S
- Palmyra12.6 mi NW
- Mount Clare12.7 mi S
- Girard12.7 mi NE
- Eagarville12.8 mi SE
- Dorchester13.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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