Coles County, IL

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2023 Population

46,689

0.822% 1-year decline

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.2

2.14% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.4%

5.3% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$56,040

4.3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$121,900

6.93% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

22,733

2.85% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Coles County, IL had a population of 46.7k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $56,040. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Coles County, IL declined from 47,076 to 46,689, a −0.822% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,732 to $56,040, a 4.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Coles County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), White (Hispanic) (1.75%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.17%).

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.

98.7% of the residents in Coles County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coles County, IL are Lake Land College (2,244 degrees awarded in 2022) and Eastern Illinois University (1,882 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Coles County, IL was $121,900, and the homeownership rate was 60.4%.

Most people in Coles County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 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.

United States Illinois Charleston-Mattoon, IL

Population & Diversity

Coles County, IL is home to a population of 46.7k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.39% of Coles County, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.12k people).

In 2023, there were 23.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.4k people) in Coles County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.15k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.7% of Coles County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Coles County, IL was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
41.4k ± 180
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.75k ± 188
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.15k ± 257

3.69%

Hispanic Population

1.72k people

3.69% of the people in Coles County, IL are hispanic (1.72k 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
622,347 ± 18,890 people
India
165,336 ± 9,918 people
Poland
123,006 ± 8,569 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 622,347 Illinois residents, followed by India with 165,336 and Poland with 123,006.

Foreign-Born Population

2.39%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.12k people

2.13%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1k people

As of 2023, 2.39% of Coles County, IL residents (1.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coles County, IL was 2.13%, 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
809 ± 164
Gulf War (2001-)
541 ± 161
Gulf War (1990s)
376 ± 124

Coles County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Coles County, IL employs 22.7k people. The largest industries in Coles County, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,357 people), Educational Services (3,084 people), and Retail Trade (2,995 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($90,179), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,621), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,266).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,581. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

22.7k

2023 Value

± 1,178

−2.85%

1 Year decline

± 7.41%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Coles County, IL declined at a rate of −2.85%, from 23.4k employees to 22.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coles County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,649 people), Management Occupations (2,002 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,858 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

22.7k

2023 Value

± 1,178

−2.85%

1 Year decline

± 7.41%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Coles County, IL declined at a rate of −2.85%, from 23.4k employees to 22.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coles County, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,357 people), Educational Services (3,084 people), and Retail Trade (2,995 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

$42,013

Median earning men ± $2,370

$31,538

Median earning women ± $2,439

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($76,875), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,122), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($53,431), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,346), and Manufacturing ($40,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

86
Other Services (except Public Administration)
76
Construction
61
Retail Trade

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$279k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$102k
Manufacturing
$90.7k
Management of Companies and Enterprises

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

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 2022, universities in Coles County, IL awarded 4,126 degrees. The student population of Coles County, IL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,270 male students and 7,329 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Coles County, IL are White (2,826 and 71.5%), followed by Black or African American (513 and 13%), Hispanic or Latino (293 and 7.42%), and Unknown (159 and 4.02%).

The largest universities in Coles County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Lake Land College (2,244 and 54.4%) and Eastern Illinois University (1,882 and 45.6%).

The most popular majors in Coles County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (649 and 15.7%), General Construction Trades (214 and 5.19%), and Registered Nursing (129 and 3.13%).

The median tuition cost in Coles County, IL for a public four year colleges is $9,417 for in-state students and $11,882 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Coles County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 12,599 (41.8% men and 58.2% 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 2022 there were 12,599 students enrolled in Coles County, IL, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,228 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
102 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
56 degrees awarded
General Psychology
112 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Coles County, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 102 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

Lake Land College
2,244 degrees awarded
Eastern Illinois University
1,882 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Land College with 2,244 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,980 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Coles County, IL, which is 0.923 times less than the 2,146 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,826 degrees mean that there were 5.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 513 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 ($9,417) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,392) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.62M), Some college (2.15M), and Bachelors Degree (2.1M).

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 $121,900 in 2023, which is 0.402 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $114,000 to $121,900, a 6.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Coles County, IL is 60.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Coles County, IL have an average commute time of 18.2 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 $56,040. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Coles County, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $95,313, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $90,600 and $84,258.

In 2023, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coles County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.05%.

Housing

Property

$121,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,560

$12,279

Median Property Taxes

±$754

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

60.4%

Homeownership

2023

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60.4% of the housing units in Coles County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60%.

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 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Coles County, IL was Census Tract 9 with a value of $95,313, followed by Census Tract 6 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $90,600 and $84,258.

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.

$56,040

Median Household Income

± $3,322

20.3k

Number of Households

± 1,070

In 2023, the median household income of the 20.3k households in Coles County, IL grew to $56,040 from the previous year's value of $53,732.

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.

0.477

2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2022, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.371% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more 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 2023

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Carpooled (9.51%)
Worked At Home (6.21%)

In 2023, 76.6% of workers in Coles County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.51%) and those who worked at home (6.21%).

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

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Coles County, IL have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% 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 2023, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coles County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.05%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

18.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coles County, IL (7.95k out of 43.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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 2023, 20.4% of the children was living in poverty in Coles County, IL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.1%.

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.

Health

93.7% of the population of Coles County, IL has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 21% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Coles County, IL see 1400 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.11% increase from the previous year (1332 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1799 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 198 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,400 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Coles County, IL

Primary care physicians in Coles County, IL see an average of 1,400 patients per year. This represents a 5.11% increase from the previous year (1,332 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 27.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.34%

Uninsured

44.4%

Employer Coverage

21%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coles County, IL declined by 8.27% from 6.92% to 6.34%.

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 2023, 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.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 37.2% in Coles County, IL.

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