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Charleston Community Unit School District 1
Charleston Community Unit School District 1 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 23,217. The median household income is $55,332 and the median age is 32.7.
23,217
Population
101
People / sq mi
$55,332
Median Income
32.7
Median Age
Charleston Community Unit School District 1 covers 230 sq mi of land at 100.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 58.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,332
Median Household Income
$34,147
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$148,800
Median Home Value
$812
Median Rent
57.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.0%
High School+
32.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Charleston Community Unit School District 1 serves a community with a population of 23,217 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Charleston Community Unit School District 1 is $55,332, with a per capita income of $34,147. The poverty rate is 12.0%.
Charleston Community Unit School District 1 is 87.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 58.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Charleston Community Unit School District 1, 93.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Charleston Community Unit School District 1 is $148,800, with a median rent of $812. The homeownership rate is 57.0%.
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Data for Charleston Community Unit School District 1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1709600).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.