Carterville
City in Williamson County, Illinois

Carterville is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, with 5,848 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 443 ft (135 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crainville, 1.5 miles SE.
- 5,848residents (2020 Census)
- 443 ftelevation · 135 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.7 km²
- 1,104 / sq mipopulation density
- 62918ZIP code
About Carterville
Carterville is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 5,848. The city is part of the Carbondale-Marion-Herrin combined statistical area and has grown considerably as a residential community of Carbondale and Marion.
The city is located next to Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge's 44,000 acres (180 km2) of land and water contain a wide diversity of flora and fauna.
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Living in Carterville
- Median household income
- $62,337
- Median home value
- $197,100
- Median rent
- $909/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Carterville had 5,848 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,848 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,104 per sq mi (426 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carterville at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,848 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.30 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7630° N, 89.0833° W |
| ZIP code | 62918 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1711514 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carterville
- Crainville1.5 mi SE
- Cambria2.3 mi NW
- Colp3.1 mi N
- Energy3.3 mi E
- Herrin3.8 mi NE
- Blairsville4.0 mi NW
- Bush6.0 mi NW
- Hurst6.2 mi NW
- Marion7.9 mi E
- Royalton8.1 mi N
- Freeman Spur8.1 mi NE
- Carbondale8.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Carterville
What county is Carterville in?
Carterville is in Williamson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Carterville, IL?
5,848 people lived in Carterville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carterville, IL?
The ZIP code of Carterville is 62918.
What is the elevation of Carterville?
443 feet (135 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carterville?
Crainville (1.5 mi), Cambria (2.3 mi), Colp (3.1 mi), Energy (3.3 mi), Herrin (3.8 mi).
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