Charleston-Mattoon, IL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

61,852

0.542% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.5

1.35% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

18.8%

3.74% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$48,377

0.488% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$105,300

3.74% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

30,750

1.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Charleston-Mattoon, IL had a population of 61.9k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $48,377. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Charleston-Mattoon, IL declined from 62,189 to 61,852, a −0.542% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,142 to $48,377, a 0.488% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charleston-Mattoon, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.64%), White (Hispanic) (1.49%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.894%).

None of the households in Charleston-Mattoon, 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 Charleston-Mattoon, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charleston-Mattoon, IL are Lake Land College (3,869 degrees awarded in 2020) and Eastern Illinois University (1,912 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Charleston-Mattoon, IL was $105,300, and the homeownership rate was 63.6%.

Most people in Charleston-Mattoon, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Charleston-Mattoon, IL was 2 cars per household.

Charleston-Mattoon, IL borders Effingham, IL.

Population & Diversity

Charleston-Mattoon, IL is home to a population of 61.9k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.69% of Charleston-Mattoon, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.05k people).

In 2020, there were 28.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.7k people) in Charleston-Mattoon, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.99k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.02k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Charleston-Mattoon, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Charleston-Mattoon, IL was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charleston-Mattoon, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
56.7k ± 19
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.99k ± 178
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.02k ± 231

2.38%

Hispanic Population

1.47k people

2.38% of the people in Charleston-Mattoon, IL are hispanic (1.47k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA 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

1.69%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.05k people

1.97%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.23k people

As of 2020, 1.69% of Charleston-Mattoon, IL residents (1.05k 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-Mattoon, IL was 1.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,228 ± 178
Gulf War (2001-)
735 ± 188
Gulf War (1990s)
526 ± 143

Charleston-Mattoon, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charleston-Mattoon, IL employs 30.8k people. The largest industries in Charleston-Mattoon, IL are Manufacturing (4,850 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,438 people), and Educational Services (4,291 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,625), Wholesale Trade ($51,667), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($49,595).

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

30.8k

2020 Value

± 1,246

1.18%

1 Year growth

± 5.47%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Charleston-Mattoon, IL grew at a rate of 1.18%, from 30.4k employees to 30.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charleston-Mattoon, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,226 people), Production Occupations (3,043 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,893 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charleston-Mattoon, 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

30.8k

2020 Value

± 1,246

1.18%

1 Year growth

± 5.47%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Charleston-Mattoon, IL grew at a rate of 1.18%, from 30.4k employees to 30.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charleston-Mattoon, IL, are Manufacturing (4,850 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,438 people), and Educational Services (4,291 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charleston-Mattoon, IL, though some of these residents may live in Charleston-Mattoon, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,906

Median earning men ± $1,912

$24,495

Median earning women ± $2,256

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($61,458), Public Administration ($56,875), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,804).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($41,477), Manufacturing ($32,880), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($30,092).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

497
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
397
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
276
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

$497k
Manufacturing
$307k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$118k
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 $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

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$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-Mattoon, IL awarded 5,781 degrees. The student population of Charleston-Mattoon, IL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 4,975 male students and 7,513 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charleston-Mattoon, IL are White (3,606 and 64.7%), followed by Black or African American (1,256 and 22.5%), Hispanic or Latino (428 and 7.68%), and Unknown (122 and 2.19%).

The largest universities in Charleston-Mattoon, IL by number of degrees awarded are Lake Land College (3,869 and 66.9%) and Eastern Illinois University (1,912 and 33.1%).

The most popular majors in Charleston-Mattoon, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (781 and 13.5%), General Construction Trades (553 and 9.57%), and General Applied Horticulture Operations (540 and 9.34%).

The median tuition cost in Charleston-Mattoon, 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-Mattoon, 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 12,488 (39.8% men and 60.2% 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 12,488 students enrolled in Charleston-Mattoon, IL, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,663 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% 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-Mattoon, IL was General Psychology with 102 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Lake Land College
3,869 degrees awarded
Eastern Illinois University
1,912 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Land College with 3,869 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 3,647 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charleston-Mattoon, IL, which is 1.71 times more than the 2,134 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 3,606 degrees mean that there were 2.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,256 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, 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

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

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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-Mattoon, IL was $105,300 in 2020, which is 0.458 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $101,500 to $105,300, a 3.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Charleston-Mattoon, IL is 63.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Charleston-Mattoon, IL have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charleston-Mattoon, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charleston-Mattoon, IL is $48,377. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Charleston-Mattoon, IL was Kendall County, IL with a value of $96,854, followed by DuPage County, IL and Lake County, IL, with respective values of $94,930 and $92,654.

Housing

Property

$105,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,949

$16,028

Median Property Taxes

±$813

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

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

Rent vs Own

63.6%

Homeownership

2020

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 63.6% of the housing units in Charleston-Mattoon, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charleston-Mattoon, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charleston-Mattoon, IL was Kendall County, IL with a value of $96,854, followed by DuPage County, IL and Lake County, IL, with respective values of $94,930 and $92,654.

The following map shows all of the counties in Charleston-Mattoon, 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.

$48,377

Median Household Income

± $2,113

25.2k

Number of Households

± 1,098

In 2020, the median household income of the 25.2k households in Charleston-Mattoon, IL grew to $48,377 from the previous year's value of $48,142.

The following chart displays the households in Charleston-Mattoon, 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 Charleston-Mattoon, 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 (76.7%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (6.31%)

In 2020, 76.7% of workers in Charleston-Mattoon, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (6.31%).

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

18 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charleston-Mattoon, IL have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.966% of the workforce in Charleston-Mattoon, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charleston-Mattoon, 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-Mattoon, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Charleston-Mattoon, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charleston-Mattoon, IL (10.9k out of 58k 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 Females 45 - 54.

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

93.4% of the population of Charleston-Mattoon, IL has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 21.8% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.3% 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 Illinois see 1241 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1250 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 408 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 state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,241 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,241 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,250 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois 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 21.1% under 18 years, 26.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% 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

6.65%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

21.8%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.3%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charleston-Mattoon, IL grew by 11% from 5.99% to 6.65%.

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