Carterville, Illinois

Carterville, Illinois
Division St
Location of Carterville in Williamson County, Illinois.
Coordinates: 37°45′16″N 89°06′30″W / 37.75444°N 89.10833°W / 37.75444; -89.10833
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyWilliamson
Area
 • Total
5.35 sq mi (13.86 km2)
 • Land5.27 sq mi (13.64 km2)
 • Water0.085 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
443 ft (135 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,848
 • Density1,110.5/sq mi (428.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
62918
Area code618
FIPS code17-11514
GNIS feature ID2393757
Websitewww.visitcarterville.com

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.