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Crime in Glen Carbon summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Glen Carbon. Key points include:
There were 162 total crimes in Glen Carbon in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Glen Carbon is 1,168.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Glen Carbon is 64.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Glen Carbon is 1,103.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Glen Carbon is -44.89% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Glen Carbon Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Glen Carbon / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 162 | 1,168.0 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 64.9 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 43.3 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 153 | 1,103.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 93.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 136 | 980.5 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 28.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Glen Carbon summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Glen Carbon. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Glen Carbon is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Glen Carbon is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Glen Carbon is $331,014.
The median income in Glen Carbon is $97,168.
Glen Carbon's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Glen Carbon Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Glen Carbon | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 116 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Glen Carbon, IL Weather
The average high in Glen Carbon is 65.4° and the average low is 46.5°.
There are 71.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.0 inches of precipitation each year with 12.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Glen Carbon |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Glen Carbon Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Glen Carbon
The current population in Glen Carbon is 13,977. The population has increased 13.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,977 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 13,521 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 13,654 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 13,532 | 8.5% |
| 2020 | 12,468 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 12,569 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 12,845 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 12,776 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 12,782 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 12,882 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 13,095 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 13,067 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 13,129 | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 12,778 | 3.9% |
| 2010 | 12,304 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Glen Carbon
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Glen Carbon is:
81.8% White with 11,431 White residents.
9.3% African American with 1,297 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 101 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 850 Two Or More residents.
2.1% Hispanic with 298 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Glen Carbon | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Glen Carbon
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Glen Carbon is 50.8% female with 7,106 female residents.
Glen Carbon is 49.2% male with 6,870 male residents.
| Gender | Glen Carbon | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Glen Carbon for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Glen Carbon completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Glen Carbon completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Glen Carbon completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Glen Carbon completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Glen Carbon completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Glen Carbon completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Glen Carbon completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Glen Carbon completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Glen Carbon completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Glen Carbon | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Glen Carbon, Illinois
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2.2% of households in Glen Carbon earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Glen Carbon earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Glen Carbon earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Glen Carbon earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Glen Carbon earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Glen Carbon earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.3% of households in Glen Carbon earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in Glen Carbon earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.1% of households in Glen Carbon earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.9% of households in Glen Carbon earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Glen Carbon | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
