Mattoon, Illinois Population 2022
Mattoon is a city located in Coles County Illinois. Mattoon has a 2020 population of 16,534. Mattoon is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -1.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,870 in 2010.
The average household income in Mattoon is $52,021 with a poverty rate of 21.96%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $627 per month, and the median house value is $84,400. 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 Mattoonwas:
- White: 94.80%
- Black or African American: 2.34%
- Two or more races: 1.84%
- Other race: 0.56%
- Asian: 0.45%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
- Native American: 0.01%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64,919 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 64,704 | -215 | -0.33% |
| 2012 | 64,268 | -436 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 63,957 | -311 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 63,446 | -511 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 63,039 | -407 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 62,651 | -388 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 62,233 | -418 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 61,633 | -600 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 61,387 | -246 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 61,141 | -246 | -0.40% |
| 2021 | 60,895 | -246 | -0.40% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,374 | 94.80% |
| Black or African American | 404 | 2.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 96 | 0.56% |
| Two or More Races | 317 | 1.84% |
Mattoon Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,662 | 2.19 | 56.2 |
| Married | 2,542 | 2.9 | 79 |
| Male | 453 | 3.1 | 37.3 |
| Female | 1,192 | 3.3 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 3,475 | 1.17 | 43.9 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 261 | 2.18% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 958 | 7.99% |
| High School Graduate | 4,563 | 38.08% |
| Some College | 2,724 | 22.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,295 | 10.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,400 | 11.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 782 | 6.53% |
Mattoon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 242 | 114 | 54 |
| Other Race | 80 | 23 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 112 | 25 |
| White | 11,381 | 10,366 | 2,080 |
| Black | 235 | 177 | 26 |
| Asian | 74 | 7 | |
| Native American | 1 | ||
| Islander | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 22.31%.
$31,460
Average Earnings
$35,290
Average Male
$28,017
Average Female
Mattoon Language by Age
Mattoon Language
97.92% of Mattoon residents speak only English, while 2.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
Mattoon Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Black | 399 | 215 | 53.88% |
| Multiple | 315 | 133 | 42.22% |
| White | 15,668 | 3,316 | 21.16% |
| Hispanic | 500 | 67 | 13.40% |
| Asian | 74 | 7 | 9.46% |
| Other | 16 | NaN% |
21.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.95%
Male Poverty Rate
23.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Mattoon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mattoon is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mattoon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.11%.
Mattoon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Mattoon Married by Age and Sex
Mattoon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Mattoon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,275 | 9.85% |
| Black | 4 | 1.37% |
| Islander | 3 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.76% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3.46% |
Mattoon Veterans by Education
12.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.57%
Born in Mattoon
98.94%
Native Born
1.06%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.94% of Mattoon residents were born in the United States, with 81.57% having been born in Illinois. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 5,737 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 6,833 | 1,096 | 1.76% |
| 1900 | 9,622 | 2,789 | 3.48% |
| 1910 | 11,456 | 1,834 | 1.76% |
| 1920 | 13,552 | 2,096 | 1.69% |
| 1930 | 14,631 | 1,079 | 0.77% |
| 1940 | 15,827 | 1,196 | 0.79% |
| 1950 | 17,547 | 1,720 | 1.04% |
| 1960 | 19,088 | 1,541 | 0.85% |
| 1970 | 19,681 | 593 | 0.31% |
| 1980 | 19,293 | -388 | -0.20% |
| 1990 | 18,441 | -852 | -0.45% |
| 2000 | 18,291 | -150 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 18,555 | 264 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 18,387 | -168 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 18,219 | -168 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 18,051 | -168 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 17,883 | -168 | -0.93% |
| 2015 | 17,715 | -168 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 17,547 | -168 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 17,379 | -168 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 17,211 | -168 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 17,043 | -168 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 16,870 | -173 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 16,702 | -168 | -1.00% |
| 2022 | 16,534 | -168 | -1.01% |