Coles County's estimated 2026 population is 46,205 with a growth rate of -0.24% 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 -14.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (90.32%)
Black or African American (3.82%)
Two or more races (3.61%)
Asian (1.48%)
Other race (0.72%)
Native American (0.05%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,170 | 90.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,783 | 3.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,685 | 3.61% |
| Asian | 691 | 1.48% |
| Other race | 335 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
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 |
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