Carbondale Population 2026
Carbondale has a population of 26,399, making it the #1780 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 334× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,399
Rank in United States
#1780
Coordinates
37.73°N, 89.22°W
~126 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,070 km
664 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Carbondale
- Marion17,803 people · ~25 km away
- Cape Girardeau39,462 people · ~54 km away
- Mount Vernon15,087 people · ~71 km away
- Paducah24,864 people · ~90 km away
- Sikeston16,436 people · ~100 km away
- Farmington18,181 people · ~106 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carbondale?
Carbondale has a population of 26,399 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1780 biggest city in United States.
What state is Carbondale in?
Carbondale is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Carbondale the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,070 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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