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Population Review

Charleston city, IL — Population & Demographics

Charleston city, IL has a population of 17,212. The median household income is $49,057 and the median age is 28.8.

17,212

Population

$49,057

Median Income

$133,700

Median Home Value

28.8

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White86.1%
Black or African American7.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$49,057

Median Household Income

$30,375

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$133,700

Median Home Value

$819

Median Rent

46.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.4%

High School+

34.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

9.1%

Work From Home

15.1 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Charleston city, IL has a population of 17,212 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Charleston city, IL is $49,057, with 15.7% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Charleston city, IL is $133,700, with median rent at $819.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.