Charleston, IL

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2020 Population

20,141

1.58% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

27.7

4.53% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

27.3%

6.48% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$41,436

1.4% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$110,500

5.34% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

10,968

5.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Charleston, IL had a population of 20.1k people with a median age of 27.7 and a median household income of $41,436. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Charleston, IL declined from 20,464 to 20,141, a −1.58% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,863 to $41,436, a 1.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charleston, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.46%), White (Hispanic) (2.69%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%).

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.

97.9% of the residents in Charleston, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charleston, IL are Eastern Illinois University (1,912 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Charleston, IL was $110,500, and the homeownership rate was 45.6%.

Most people in Charleston, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15 minutes. The average car ownership in Charleston, IL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Charleston, IL is home to a population of 20.1k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.09% of Charleston, IL residents were born outside of the country (622 people).

In 2020, there were 11.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.1k people) in Charleston, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 541 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

97.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.9% of Charleston, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Charleston, IL was 97.2%, 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)
17.1k ± 392
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.5k ± 262
White (Hispanic)
541 ± 202

3.59%

Hispanic Population

724 people

3.59% of the people in Charleston, IL are hispanic (724 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
628,401 ± 18,975 people
India
158,225 ± 9,705 people
Poland
127,303 ± 8,716 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 628,401 Illinois residents, followed by India with 158,225 and Poland with 127,303.

Foreign-Born Population

3.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

622 people

3.75%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

767 people

As of 2020, 3.09% of Charleston, IL residents (622 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charleston, IL was 3.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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-)
247 ± 109
Vietnam
197 ± 106
Korea
86 ± 55

Charleston, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charleston, IL employs 11k people. The largest industries in Charleston, IL are Educational Services (2,446 people), Retail Trade (1,585 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,446 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($72,936), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,656), and Transportation & Warehousing ($55,875).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,880. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11k

2020 Value

± 860

5.72%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Charleston, IL grew at a rate of 5.72%, from 10.4k employees to 11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charleston, IL, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,324 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,168 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (978 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charleston, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11k

2020 Value

± 860

5.72%

1 Year growth

± 10.3%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Charleston, IL grew at a rate of 5.72%, from 10.4k employees to 11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charleston, IL, are Educational Services (2,446 people), Retail Trade (1,585 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,446 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

$24,609

Median earning men ± $5,492

$16,650

Median earning women ± $2,333

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($72,936), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,922), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($46,049), Manufacturing ($43,512), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,398).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $138B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($87.2B) and Mixed freight ($79.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois.

$1.03T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

88.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1.03T. This is expected to increase 88.6% 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
$77.4B
Wisconsin
$56.8B
California
$46.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $77.4B, followed by Wisconsin with $56.8B and California and $46.1B.

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

Civics

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 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 18 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 2020, universities in Charleston, IL awarded 1,912 degrees. The student population of Charleston, IL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,403 male students and 5,223 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charleston, IL are White (1,248 and 72.9%), followed by Black or African American (254 and 14.8%), Hispanic or Latino (111 and 6.49%), and Two or More Races (37 and 2.16%).

The largest universities in Charleston, IL by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Illinois University (1,912 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Charleston, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (123 and 6.43%), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (117 and 6.12%), and General Psychology (102 and 5.33%).

The median tuition cost in Charleston, IL for a public four year colleges is $9,036 for in-state students and $11,231 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Charleston, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 8,626 (39.5% men and 60.5% 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 2020 there were 8,626 students enrolled in Charleston, IL, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,229 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
102 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
79 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
123 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Charleston, IL was General Psychology with 102 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

1,912 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Illinois University with 1,912 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 743 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charleston, IL, which is 0.636 times less than the 1,169 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,248 degrees mean that there were 4.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 254 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 ($9,036) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,895) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Measure

In 2020, 0.879% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.877% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.59M), Some college (2.22M), and Bachelors Degree (2.03M).

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 $110,500 in 2020, which is 0.481 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $104,900 to $110,500, a 5.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Charleston, IL is 45.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Charleston, IL have an average commute time of 15 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 $41,436. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Charleston, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $81,106, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $67,423 and $48,864.

Housing

Property

$110,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,069

$3,582

Median Property Taxes

±$473

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

45.6%

Homeownership

2020

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 45.6% of the housing units in Charleston, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.3%.

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 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charleston, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $81,106, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $67,423 and $48,864.

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.

$41,436

Median Household Income

± $2,650

7.85k

Number of Households

± 740

In 2020, the median household income of the 7.85k households in Charleston, IL grew to $41,436 from the previous year's value of $40,863.

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.

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.482

2019 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2020, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.707% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (68.3%)
Walked (11.8%)
Carpooled (9.22%)

In 2020, 68.3% of workers in Charleston, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.22%).

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

15 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charleston, IL have a shorter commute time (15 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.982% 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

27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charleston, IL (4.66k out of 17.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 Asian.

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

93.1% of the population of Charleston, IL has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.935% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Illinois was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Coles County, IL see 1454 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.08% increase from the previous year (1333 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1875 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 283 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Illinois. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Illinois, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,454 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Coles County, IL

Primary care physicians in Coles County, IL see an average of 1,454 patients per year. This represents a 9.08% increase from the previous year (1,333 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Illinois across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 43.7% between 18 and 34 years, 28.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.92%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

0.935%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charleston, IL grew by 4.21% from 6.64% to 6.92%.

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.