Charleston, ILPublished Date: December 23, 2024Charleston is located in Coles County, Illinois and has a population of 17,795. The poverty rate in Charleston is 26.5% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Charleston is 6.5% while the Coles County unemployment rate is 6.9%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.9% |
| Female | | 51.1% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | 29.4 |
| Coles | | 37.4 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | $47,533 |
| Coles | | $53,732 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | $123,509 |
| Coles | | $112,780 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | $823 |
| Coles | | $778 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Charleston | | 26.5% |
| Coles | | 19.4% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 86.5%
▩ Black or African American 7.3%
▩ Asian 1.6%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 1.4%
▩ Hispanic 4%
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