Coles County Summary

Life in Coles County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Coles County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Coles County:

  • The population in Coles County is 47,076.

  • The median home value in Coles County is $115,288.

  • The median income in Coles County is $53,732.

  • The median rent in Coles County is $778.

  • The unemployment rate in Coles County is 6.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Coles County is 19.4%.

  • The average high in Coles County is 71.4° and there are 101.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Coles County

List Of Cities & Towns in Coles County

Charleston, IL Population 17,795

Mattoon, IL Population 16,830

Oakland, IL Population 926

Ashmore, IL Population 764

Humboldt, IL Population 400

Lerna, IL Population 220

Map Of Coles County

Coles County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Coles County is 71.4°.

  • There are 80.51 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.3 inches of rain each year with 6.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:58 hours of sun each day in Coles County.

StatColes County
Mean High71.4
Nice Days80.51
Rainfall101.3
Snowfall6.2
Sunny_hours4:58
71.4°
Average High
101.3
Inches of Rain

Coles County Photos

Will Rogers Theatre And Commercial Block
Source: Wikipedia User jrmyers | CC BY-SA 3.0
Coles Countyc Ilc Usa Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Bubba73 (Jud McCranie) | CC BY-SA 4.0
Starr Hotel In Mattoon
Source: Public Domain
Unity Church In Mattoon
Source: Public Domain

Coles County Demographics

Population over time in Coles County

The current population in Coles County is 47,076. The population has decreased -7.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 47,542 -6.9%
2021 51,065 -0.6%
2020 51,353 -

Gender in Coles County

  • Coles County is 50.9% female with 23,981 female residents.

  • Coles County is 49.1% male with 23,094 male residents.

Female
50.9% (23,981)
Male
49.1% (23,094)
Gender Coles County IL USA
Female 50.9% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Coles County

Coles County is:

  • 89.7% White with 42,236 White residents.

  • 3.5% African American with 1,669 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 435 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 151 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 1,177 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.9% Hispanic with 1,385 Hispanic residents.

White
89.7% (42,236)
African American
3.5% (1,669)
American Indian
0.0% (23)
Asian
0.9% (435)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (151)
Two Or More
2.5% (1,177)
Hispanic
2.9% (1,385)

Table: Coles County By Race

Race Coles County IL USA
White 89.7% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 3.5% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.9% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Coles County, Illinois

  • 7.5% of households in Coles County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Coles County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Coles County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Coles County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Coles County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Coles County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Coles County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Coles County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Coles County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Coles County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.5% (3,530)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (2,332)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.9% (5,135)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (4,403)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (6,900)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (8,387)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (5,928)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.4% (6,295)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (2,410)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (1,750)
Income Coles County IL USA
Less than $10,000 7.5% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Coles County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Coles County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Coles County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 32.0% of adults in Coles County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Coles County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Coles County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Coles County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Coles County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Coles County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Coles County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (470)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,824)
High School / GED
32% (15,064)
Some College
22% (10,356)
Associate's Degree
11% (5,178)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (7,532)
Master's Degree
8% (3,766)
Professional Degree
2% (941)
Doctorate Degree
2% (941)
Education Coles County IL USA
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 32% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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