Mattoon, IL

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2020 Population
17,273
0.696% 1-year decline
US Senator
Dick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2020 Median Age
42.2
4.2% 1-year increase
2020 Poverty Rate
22%
1.02% 1-year decrease
2020 Median Household Income
$40,576
1.82% 1-year growth
2020 Median Property Value
$84,400
1.17% 1-year decline
2020 Employed Population
7,751
2.74% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Mattoon, IL had a population of 17.3k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $40,576. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Mattoon, IL declined from 17,394 to 17,273, a −0.696% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,852 to $40,576, a 1.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mattoon, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), White (Hispanic) (1.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.48%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.556%).

None of the households in 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.

99.3% of the residents in Mattoon, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mattoon, IL are Lake Land College (3,869 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Mattoon, IL was $84,400, and the homeownership rate was 56.2%.

Most people in Mattoon, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Mattoon, IL was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Mattoon, IL is home to a population of 17.3k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.06% of Mattoon, IL residents were born outside of the country (183 people).

In 2020, there were 40.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.1k people) in Mattoon, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 401 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 269 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%
2020 Citizenship
99.4%
2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.3% of Mattoon, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Mattoon, IL was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mattoon, IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    16.1k ± 523
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    401 ± 171
  3. White (Hispanic)
    269 ± 154
2.89%
Hispanic Population
500 people

In 2020, there were 40.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.1k people) in Mattoon, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 401 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 269 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.89% of the people in Mattoon, IL are hispanic (500 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    628,401 ± 18,975 people
  2. India
    158,225 ± 9,705 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.06%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
183 people
0.931%
2019 Foreign-Born Population
162 people

As of 2020, 1.06% of Mattoon, IL residents (183 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 Mattoon, IL was 0.931%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    396 ± 142
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    254 ± 125
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    206 ± 95

Mattoon, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Mattoon, IL employs 7.75k people. The largest industries in Mattoon, IL are Manufacturing (1,687 people), Retail Trade (1,075 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,059 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($53,281), Transportation & Warehousing ($46,528), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,000).

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

7.75k
2020 Value
± 610
−2.74%
1 Year decline
± 10.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mattoon, IL declined at a rate of −2.74%, from 7.97k employees to 7.75k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mattoon, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (912 people), Production Occupations (888 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (830 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mattoon, IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.75k
2020 Value
± 610
−2.74%
1 Year decline
± 10.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Mattoon, IL declined at a rate of −2.74%, from 7.97k employees to 7.75k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mattoon, IL, are Manufacturing (1,687 people), Retail Trade (1,075 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,059 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mattoon, IL, though some of these residents may live in Mattoon, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$34,280
Median earning men ± $3,860
$28,271
Median earning women ± $2,504

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($63,220), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,848).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,531), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,056), and Information ($37,422).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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
  1. Electronics
    $138B
  2. Pharmaceuticals
    $87.2B
  3. Mixed freight
    $79.8B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. Indiana
    $77.4B
  2. Wisconsin
    $56.8B
  3. 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).

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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

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
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.

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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.

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In 2020, universities in Mattoon, IL awarded 3,869 degrees. The student population of Mattoon, IL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,572 male students and 2,290 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mattoon, IL are White (2,358 and 61%), followed by Black or African American (1,002 and 25.9%), Hispanic or Latino (317 and 8.21%), and Unknown (97 and 2.51%).

The largest universities in Mattoon, IL by number of degrees awarded are Lake Land College (3,869 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mattoon, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (658 and 17%), General Construction Trades (553 and 14.3%), and General Applied Horticulture Operations (540 and 14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 3,862 students enrolled in Mattoon, IL, 40.7% men and 59.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,434 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    441 degree-majors awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    77 degree-majors awarded
  3. Biological & Physical Sciences
    57 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Mattoon, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 441 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Lake Land College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
3,869 degrees awarded

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

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Student Diversity

In 2020, 2,904 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Mattoon, IL, which is 3.01 times more than the 965 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 2,358 degrees mean that there were 2.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,002 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($7,139) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($965) 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.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Mattoon, IL was $84,400 in 2020, which is 0.367 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $85,400 to $84,400, a 1.17% decrease. The homeownership rate in Mattoon, IL is 56.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Mattoon, IL have an average commute time of 17.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mattoon, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mattoon, IL is $40,576. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Mattoon, IL was Census Tract 3 with a value of $49,563, followed by Census Tract 12 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $49,268 and $40,365.

Housing

Property

$84,400
Median Property Value 2020
±$3,638
$4,303
Median Property Taxes
±$426

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 Mattoon, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

56.2%
Homeownership
2020
57.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2020

In 2020, 56.2% of the housing units in Mattoon, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 3
  2. Census Tract 12
  3. Census Tract 10

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mattoon, IL was Census Tract 3 with a value of $49,563, followed by Census Tract 12 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $49,268 and $40,365.

The following map shows all of the places in Mattoon, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$40,576
Median Household Income
± $2,044
7.66k
Number of Households
± 570

In 2020, the median household income of the 7.66k households in Mattoon, IL grew to $40,576 from the previous year's value of $39,852.

The following chart displays the households in 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for 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.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020
  1. Drove Alone (81.7%)
  2. Carpooled (13%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.42%)

In 2020, 81.7% of workers in Mattoon, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (3.42%).

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.

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Commute Time

17.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mattoon, IL have a shorter commute time (17.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Mattoon, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mattoon, IL (3.69k out of 16.8k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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92.4% of the population of Mattoon, IL has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 28.8% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 2.07% 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

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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

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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