Carpentersville Population 2026
Carpentersville has a population of 38,512, making it the #1158 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 229× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,512
Rank in United States
#1158
Coordinates
42.12°N, 88.26°W
~271 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,013 km
629 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 Carpentersville
- Algonquin30,571 people · ~6 km away
- Lake in the Hills29,024 people · ~9 km away
- Elgin112,111 people · ~10 km away
- Crystal Lake40,448 people · ~14 km away
- Huntley26,005 people · ~15 km away
- Schaumburg74,693 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Carpentersville?
Carpentersville has a population of 38,512 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1158 biggest city in United States.
What state is Carpentersville in?
Carpentersville is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Carpentersville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,013 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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