Carterville, Illinois facts for kids
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Carterville, Illinois
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Location of Carterville in Williamson County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.35 sq mi (13.86 km2) |
| • Land | 5.27 sq mi (13.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
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| • Total | 5,848 |
| • Density | 1,110.52/sq mi (428.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62918
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-11514 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393757 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Carterville, Illinois |
Carterville is a city located in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 5,848 people lived there. The city is part of a larger area that includes Carbondale and Marion. Carterville has grown a lot as a place where people live who work in these nearby cities.
The city is right next to the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is a huge area of land and water, covering about 44,000 acres (178 square kilometers). It is home to many different kinds of plants and animals.
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History of Carterville
How Carterville Was Founded
Carterville was started by two people, George Monroe McNeill and Laban Carter. George McNeill moved to the area in 1866 with his wife, Olive Herrin. They settled on a farm that is now part of Carterville.
Laban Carter arrived in Williamson County in 1864. He bought about 100 acres (0.4 square kilometers) of land. He helped set up a post office for the town in 1871. The town was named "Carterville" in his honor.
George McNeill's Role in the Civil War
George McNeill was one of the youngest soldiers in the Union army during the American Civil War. He joined the army when he was just 16 years old. He was with General William T. Sherman during his famous "March to the Sea" through the South.
Geography of Carterville
Carterville covers a total area of about 5.28 square miles (13.67 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.19 square miles (13.44 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
People of Carterville
Population Growth Over Time
Carterville's population has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how it has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 692 | — | |
| 1890 | 969 | 40.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,749 | 80.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,971 | 69.9% | |
| 1920 | 3,404 | 14.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,866 | −15.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,893 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,716 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,643 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 3,061 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,445 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,630 | 5.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,616 | 27.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,496 | 19.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,848 | 6.4% | |
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In 2020, the city had 5,848 residents. There were about 2,656 homes and 2,545 families living in Carterville.
Diversity in Carterville
The people living in Carterville come from different backgrounds. In 2020, about 87.4% of the population was White. About 2.3% were Black or African American, and 3.1% were Asian. Around 2.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. A small number, 0.3%, were American Indian or Alaska Native.
Education in Carterville
John A. Logan College
Carterville is home to John A. Logan College. This college is named after John A. Logan, a local hero from the American Civil War and a politician. About 3,500 students attend this college.
John A. Logan College has received praise for its quality. Rolling Stone magazine once called it the fifth best community college in the nation. In 2004, it was also recognized as one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the country.
Carterville High School
Carterville High School is a highly-rated school. In 2016, U.S. News & World Report gave it a silver medal and ranked it 94th in Illinois among the nation's best high schools.
Carterville High School was the only public high school in southern Illinois that scored above the state average on the ACT test. This shows how well its students perform.
School Sports Achievements
The sports teams at Carterville Unit 5 Schools have had many successes.
- The football team won the IHSA State Conference Championship in Class 3A in 1996.
- The softball team won the Class 2A championship in both 2008 and 2016.
- The Carterville Varsity Cheer squad holds the record for the most wins in IHSA history.
Notable People from Carterville
Many interesting people have come from Carterville:
- C. W. Bishop: A Congressman who also served as Carterville's city clerk and postmaster.
- Mark Gottfried: A well-known college basketball coach.
- George Monroe McNeill: One of the founders of Carterville.
- Glenn Poshard: A United States Representative and former President of Southern Illinois University.
- Rodney Watson: Another college basketball coach.
See also
In Spanish: Carterville (Illinois) para niños
