Charleston, IL

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2021 Population

18,130

9.98% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

26.8

3.25% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

26.7%

2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,371

7.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$111,100

0.543% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

9,962

9.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Charleston, IL had a population of 18.1k people with a median age of 26.8 and a median household income of $44,371. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Charleston, IL declined from 20,141 to 18,130, a −9.98% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,436 to $44,371, a 7.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charleston, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.58%), White (Hispanic) (2.38%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%).

None of the households in Charleston, 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.

98% of the residents in Charleston, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charleston, IL are Eastern Illinois University (1,884 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Charleston, IL was $111,100, and the homeownership rate was 46.8%.

Most people in Charleston, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16 minutes. The average car ownership in Charleston, IL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Charleston, IL is home to a population of 18.1k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.4% of Charleston, IL residents were born outside of the country (616 people).

In 2021, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.2k people) in Charleston, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 468 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Charleston, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Charleston, IL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charleston, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.2k ± 360
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.37k ± 237
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
468 ± 153

3.44%

Hispanic Population

623 people

3.44% of the people in Charleston, IL are hispanic (623 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

3.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

616 people

3.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

622 people

As of 2021, 3.4% of Charleston, IL residents (616 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 Charleston, IL was 3.09%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
292 ± 130
Vietnam
162 ± 79
Gulf War (1990s)
52 ± 49

Charleston, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charleston, IL employs 9.96k people. The largest industries in Charleston, IL are Educational Services (2,182 people), Retail Trade (1,519 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,373 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($75,964), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,192), and Transportation & Warehousing ($71,042).

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

9.96k

2021 Value

± 836

−9.17%

1 Year decline

± 12.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charleston, IL declined at a rate of −9.17%, from 11k employees to 9.96k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charleston, IL, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (999 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (993 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (985 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charleston, 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

9.96k

2021 Value

± 836

−9.17%

1 Year decline

± 12.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charleston, IL declined at a rate of −9.17%, from 11k employees to 9.96k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charleston, IL, are Educational Services (2,182 people), Retail Trade (1,519 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,373 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charleston, IL, though some of these residents may live in Charleston, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$24,407

Median earning men ± $5,598

$17,126

Median earning women ± $2,377

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($75,964), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,186), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,654).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,872), Manufacturing ($33,147), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($30,556).

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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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 Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

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

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois 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 Charleston, IL awarded 1,884 degrees. The student population of Charleston, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,445 male students and 5,163 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charleston, IL are White (1,255 and 75.1%), followed by Black or African American (205 and 12.3%), Hispanic or Latino (109 and 6.52%), and Two or More Races (35 and 2.09%).

The largest universities in Charleston, IL by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Illinois University (1,884 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Charleston, IL are General Educational Leadership & Administration (111 and 5.89%), General Psychology (103 and 5.47%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (100 and 5.31%).

The median tuition cost in Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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 8,608 (40% men and 60% 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 8,608 students enrolled in Charleston, IL, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,054 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% 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 Charleston, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 100 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Eastern Illinois University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,884 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, 692 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charleston, IL, which is 0.581 times less than the 1,192 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 1,255 degrees mean that there were 6.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 205 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, 4-year or above ($150) 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 Charleston, IL was $111,100 in 2021, which is 0.454 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $110,500 to $111,100, a 0.543% increase. The homeownership rate in Charleston, IL is 46.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Charleston, IL have an average commute time of 16 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charleston, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charleston, IL is $44,371. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Charleston, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $84,327, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $72,500 and $54,028.

Housing

Property

$111,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,480

$3,366

Median Property Taxes

±$396

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 Charleston, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

46.8%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46.8% of the housing units in Charleston, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charleston, 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 1

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charleston, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $84,327, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $72,500 and $54,028.

The following map shows all of the places in Charleston, 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.

$44,371

Median Household Income

± $2,547

7.19k

Number of Households

± 664

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.19k households in Charleston, IL grew to $44,371 from the previous year's value of $41,436.

The following chart displays the households in Charleston, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Charleston, 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 (67.5%)
Walked (12.7%)
Worked At Home (9.69%)

In 2021, 67.5% of workers in Charleston, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (12.7%) and those who worked at home (9.69%).

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

16 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charleston, IL have a shorter commute time (16 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Charleston, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charleston, IL (4.04k out of 15.1k 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 Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charleston, 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.

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.

Health

93.6% of the population of Charleston, IL has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 0.812% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Coles County, IL.

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 17.4% under 18 years, 44.7% between 18 and 34 years, 26.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 11% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.43%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

0.812%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charleston, IL declined by 6.99% from 6.92% to 6.43%.

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