State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,693.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.42%
Growth Since 2010
-5.86%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
60,895
World Population Review
Mattoon, Illinois Population 2021
17,467
Mattoon is a city located in Coles County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 17,467, it is the 146th largest city in Illinois and the 2073rd largest city in the United States . Mattoon is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -5.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,555 in 2010. Mattoon reached it's highest population of 19,681 in 1970. Spanning over 10 miles, Mattoon has a population density of 1,694 people per square mile.
The average household income in Mattoon is $52,021 with a poverty rate of 22.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $663 per month, and the median house value is $85,400. The median age in Mattoon is 40.5 years, 40.1 years for males, and 41 years for females.
Mattoon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mattoon was:
- White: 96.59%
- Black or African American: 1.61%
- Two or more races: 1.25%
- Other race: 0.31%
- Native American: 0.12%
- Asian: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Mattoon, Illinois is 17,467 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 17,689.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 18,555.
Mattoon, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,895 | -246 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 61,141 | -246 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 61,387 | -246 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 61,633 | -600 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 62,233 | -418 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 62,651 | -388 | -0.62% |
| 2015 | 63,039 | -407 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 63,446 | -511 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 63,957 | -311 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 64,268 | -436 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 64,704 | -215 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 64,919 | 0.00% |
Mattoon Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,800 | 96.59% |
| Black or African American | 280 | 1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 217 | 1.25% |
| Some Other Race | 54 | 0.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
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Mattoon Population by Race
Mattoon Population Pyramid $2021
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Mattoon Population by Age
Mattoon Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,674 | 2.2 | 57.3 |
| Non Family | 3,383 | 1.2 | 46.3 |
| Married | 2,696 | 2.88 | 78.4 |
| Female | 1,178 | 3.35 | 41.7 |
| Male | 417 | 2.75 | 53.7 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Mattoon Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 312 | 2.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 835 | 6.92% |
| High School Graduate | 4,242 | 35.17% |
| Some College | 3,234 | 26.81% |
| Associates Degree | 1,240 | 10.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,365 | 11.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 835 | 6.92% |
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Mattoon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Mattoon Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,672 | 10,628 | 2,136 |
| Black | 150 | 101 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 131 | 89 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 90 | 6 |
| Other Race | 54 | 19 | 10 |
| Native American | 21 | 11 | |
| Asian | 10 | 7 | |
| Islander | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 32.06%.
Mattoon Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,397
Average Earnings
$35,967
Average Male
$27,862
Average Female
Mattoon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Mattoon Language by Age
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Mattoon Language
97.86% of Mattoon residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.48% of the population.
Mattoon Language
Mattoon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,141 | 3,414 | 21.15% |
| Black | 271 | 188 | 69.37% |
| Multiple | 215 | 124 | 57.67% |
| Hispanic | 333 | 50 | 15.02% |
| Other | 54 | 10 | 18.52% |
| Asian | 10 | 7 | 70.00% |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Native | 16 | 5 | 31.25% |
22.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.68%
Male Poverty Rate
25.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mattoon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mattoon is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mattoon is Hispanic, with 15.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.03%.
Mattoon Poverty
Mattoon Poverty Rate by Education
Mattoon Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Mattoon Married by Age and Sex
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Mattoon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Mattoon Marital Status by Race
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Mattoon Marital Status
Mattoon Veterans by War
Mattoon Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,213 | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 8.04% |
| Black | 8 | 4.28% |
| Islander | 6 | 100.00% |
| Native American | 5 | 23.81% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.33% |
Mattoon Veterans by Race
Mattoon Veterans by Education
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12.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Mattoon Veterans by Education
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60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Mattoon Employment by Age
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Mattoon Employment by Race
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Mattoon Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.07%
Native Born
0.93%
Foreign Born
0.59%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.07% of Mattoon residents were born in the United States, with 82.55% having been born in Illinois. 0.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Mattoon Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,467 | -74 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 17,541 | -74 | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 17,615 | -74 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 17,689 | -196 | -1.10% |
| 2017 | 17,885 | -158 | -0.88% |
| 2016 | 18,043 | -89 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 18,132 | -60 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 18,192 | -133 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 18,325 | -13 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 18,338 | -74 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 18,412 | -139 | -0.75% |
| 2010 | 18,551 | 260 | 0.14% |
| 2000 | 18,291 | -150 | -0.08% |
| 1990 | 18,441 | -852 | -0.45% |
| 1980 | 19,293 | -388 | -0.20% |
| 1970 | 19,681 | 593 | 0.31% |
| 1960 | 19,088 | 1,541 | 0.85% |
| 1950 | 17,547 | 1,720 | 1.04% |
| 1940 | 15,827 | 1,196 | 0.79% |
| 1930 | 14,631 | 1,079 | 0.77% |
| 1920 | 13,552 | 2,096 | 1.69% |
| 1910 | 11,456 | 1,834 | 1.76% |
| 1900 | 9,622 | 2,789 | 3.48% |
| 1890 | 6,833 | 1,096 | 1.76% |
| 1880 | 5,737 | 0.00% |