Coles County, Illinois

Total Population: 46,689

County Seat: Charleston

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Median Home Value

$121,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,040

Across all households

Median Age

38.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

27.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.7%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Two or More Races2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

18.3%

65 Years and Over

18.1%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.5%

No Health Insurance

6.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

27.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

14.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,040

Mean Household Income

$77,632

Per Capita Income

$33,965

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$121,900

Median Rent

$793/mo

Total Housing Units

22,717

Owner-Occupied

60.4%

Renter-Occupied

39.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Married Couple Households

42.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.5%

Average Household Size

2.12

Broadband Internet Access

86.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17029.