Coles County, IL

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2021 Population

47,542

6.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

19.8%

3.41% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,534

4.57% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$103,200

1.81% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

23,413

6.67% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Coles County, IL had a population of 47.5k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $48,534. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Coles County, IL declined from 51,065 to 47,542, a −6.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,411 to $48,534, a 4.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Coles County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.03%), White (Hispanic) (1.49%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.978%).

None of the households in Coles County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Coles County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coles County, IL are Eastern Illinois University (1,884 degrees awarded in 2021) and Lake Land College (1,529 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Coles County, IL was $103,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%.

Most people in Coles County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Coles County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Coles County, IL borders Clark County, IL, Cumberland County, IL, Douglas County, IL, Edgar County, IL, Moultrie County, IL, and Shelby County, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Coles County, IL is home to a population of 47.5k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.88% of Coles County, IL residents were born outside of the country (896 people).

In 2021, there were 23.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.9k people) in Coles County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 965 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Coles County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Coles County, IL was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Coles County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Coles County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.9k ± 111
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.82k ± 193
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
965 ± 251

2.83%

Hispanic Population

1.34k people

2.83% of the people in Coles County, IL are hispanic (1.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Coles County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

1.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

896 people

1.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

947 people

As of 2021, 1.88% of Coles County, IL residents (896 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coles County, IL was 1.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Coles County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
892 ± 168
Gulf War (2001-)
603 ± 181
Gulf War (1990s)
428 ± 121

Coles County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Coles County, IL employs 23.4k people. The largest industries in Coles County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,557 people), Educational Services (3,502 people), and Manufacturing (3,470 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,250), Wholesale Trade ($60,625), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,643).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.4k

2021 Value

± 1,138

−6.67%

1 Year decline

± 7.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Coles County, IL declined at a rate of −6.67%, from 25.1k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coles County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,717 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,077 people), and Production Occupations (2,025 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coles County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.4k

2021 Value

± 1,138

−6.67%

1 Year decline

± 7.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Coles County, IL declined at a rate of −6.67%, from 25.1k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coles County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,557 people), Educational Services (3,502 people), and Manufacturing (3,470 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Coles County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Coles County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,425

Median earning men ± $3,011

$25,095

Median earning women ± $2,930

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($64,844), Public Administration ($62,844), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,596).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($65,170), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,906), and Public Administration ($39,083).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

440
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
350
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
241
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$445k
Manufacturing
$285k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$113k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Coles County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.35%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.35%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Coles County, IL went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.35%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Coles County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Coles County, IL awarded 3,413 degrees. The student population of Coles County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,950 male students and 7,302 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Coles County, IL are White (2,556 and 80.3%), followed by Black or African American (315 and 9.9%), Hispanic or Latino (164 and 5.15%), and Two or More Races (59 and 1.85%).

The largest universities in Coles County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Illinois University (1,884 and 55.2%) and Lake Land College (1,529 and 44.8%).

The most popular majors in Coles County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (647 and 19%), Registered Nursing (128 and 3.75%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (111 and 3.25%).

The median tuition cost in Coles County, IL for a public four year colleges is $9,207 for in-state students and $11,461 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Coles County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,252 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,252 students enrolled in Coles County, IL, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,293 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
100 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
58 degrees awarded
General Psychology
103 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Coles County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Coles County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Illinois University
1,884 degrees awarded
Lake Land College
1,529 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Illinois University with 1,884 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,373 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Coles County, IL, which is 0.673 times less than the 2,040 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,556 degrees mean that there were 8.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 315 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,207) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,090) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($360) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Coles County, IL was $103,200 in 2021, which is 0.421 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $105,100 to $103,200, a 1.81% decrease. The homeownership rate in Coles County, IL is 60.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Coles County, IL have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Coles County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Coles County, IL is $48,534. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Coles County, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $84,327, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $72,500 and $68,299.

In 2022, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coles County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.08%.

Housing

Property

$103,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,730

$12,182

Median Property Taxes

±$685

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Coles County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Coles County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.1%

Homeownership

2021

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.1% of the housing units in Coles County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Coles County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9
Census Tract 6
Census Tract 2

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Coles County, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $84,327, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $72,500 and $68,299.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Coles County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,534

Median Household Income

± $3,056

20.3k

Number of Households

± 993

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.3k households in Coles County, IL grew to $48,534 from the previous year's value of $46,411.

The following chart displays the households in Coles County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Coles County, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (5.73%)

In 2021, 76.3% of workers in Coles County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (5.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Coles County, IL have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Coles County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Coles County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Coles County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Coles County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coles County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.08%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coles County, IL (8.68k out of 43.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Coles County, IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.5% of the children was living in poverty in Coles County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 278 in Coles County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 5.06 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.8% of the population of Coles County, IL has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 23% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Coles County, IL see 1332 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.39% decrease from the previous year (1454 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1866 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 247 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,332 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Coles County, IL

Primary care physicians in Coles County, IL see an average of 1,332 patients per year. This represents a 8.39% decrease from the previous year (1,454 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Coles County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 28.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.2%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

23%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coles County, IL grew by 2.64% from 7.02% to 7.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Coles County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.8 in Coles County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Coles County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.2% in Coles County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Coles County, IL.

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