Carmi
City in White County, Illinois

Carmi is a city in White County, Illinois, with 4,865 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 387 ft (118 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maunie, 7.7 miles SE.
- 4,865residents (2020 Census)
- 387 ftelevation · 118 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 1,879 / sq mipopulation density
- 62821ZIP code
About Carmi
Carmi (CAR-mī) is a city in and the county seat of White County, Illinois, United States, along the Little Wabash River. As of the 2020 census, Carmi had a population of 4,865..
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Living in Carmi
- Median household income
- $47,827
- Median home value
- $114,800
- Median rent
- $839/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Carmi had 4,865 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,865 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,879 per sq mi (725 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carmi at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | White County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,865 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.59 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0862° N, 88.1721° W |
| ZIP code | 62821 |
| Official website | cityofcarmi.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1711293 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carmi
- Maunie7.7 mi SE
- Crossville7.9 mi NE
- Enfield9.1 mi W
- Phillipstown9.2 mi NE
- Norris City11.3 mi SW
- Springerton11.8 mi NW
- Burnt Prairie12.3 mi NW
- New Haven13.2 mi S
- New Harmony, IN13.4 mi E
- Mill Shoals14.7 mi NW
- Grayville15.1 mi NE
- Omaha15.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Carmi
What county is Carmi in?
Carmi is in White County, Illinois.
What is the population of Carmi, IL?
4,865 people lived in Carmi at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carmi, IL?
The ZIP code of Carmi is 62821.
What is the elevation of Carmi?
387 feet (118 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carmi?
Maunie (7.7 mi), Crossville (7.9 mi), Enfield (9.1 mi), Phillipstown (9.2 mi), Norris City (11.3 mi).
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