Census ACS · #639 μSA
Charleston Metro Area
The Charleston-Mattoon, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 46,689 residents. The median household income is $56,040 and the median home value is $121,900.
46,689
Population
92
People / sq mi
$56,040
Median Income
$121,900
Median Home Value
The Charleston CBSA covers 508 sq mi of land at 91.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
Economy & Income
$56,040
Median Household Income
$33,965
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$121,900
Median Home Value
$793
Median Rent
60.4%
Homeownership
Education
91.5%
High School+
27.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
6.2%
Work From Home
18.2 min
Avg Commute
16.2%
Foreign Born
Charleston spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Charleston-Mattoon, Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 46,689 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #639 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Charleston metro area is $56,040, with a per capita income of $33,965.
The Charleston-Mattoon, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Charleston-Mattoon, Il CBSA (16660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Charleston: 60.4% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Charleston is a metro area in IL with a population of 46,689.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $56,040, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.4%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $121,900, with typical rent around $793.
27.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.