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Coles County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Charleston

Coles County's estimated 2025 population is 45,488 with a growth rate of -0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Coles County is the 31st largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 53,865 and has seen a growth of -15.55% since that time.

45,488
Total Population
90
Population Density (miĀ²)
31
Population Rank (State)
-286 -0.62%
Annual Population Growth

Coles County Population

Coles County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Coles County includes 90.32% White, 3.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White42,17090.32%
Black or African American1,7833.82%
Two or more races1,6853.61%
Asian6911.48%
Other race3350.72%
Native American230.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander20%

Coles County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Coles County's average per capita income is $42,290. Household income levels show a median of $56,040. The poverty rate stands at 18.35%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$90,156$111,592
Families$73,684$94,823
Households$56,040$77,632
Non Families$33,371$51,045

$42,290

Average Income

$56,040

Median Household Income

18.35%

Poverty Rate