Charleston, Illinois

Population Data for Charleston, IL:

Population – 24572
Male – 47.14 %
Female – 52.86 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 93.20 %
Hispanic – 1.68 %
African American – 3.70 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.23 %
Asian – 1.22 %

Geographic Data for Charleston, Illinois:

Population Density – 165.10 per sq. mi
Elevation – 686 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Charleston:

In Elementary School – 1,603 (13.12 %)
In High School – 901 (7.37 %)
In College – 9,123 (74.67 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,660 (14.88 %)
Associate’s Degree – 871 (7.81 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,225 (19.94 %)
High School Graduate – 2,902 (26.01 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 622 (5.57 %)

Employment and Household Data for Charleston, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 57.50 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.21 %
Unemployment Level – 6.82 %

Median Household Income – $28,034.00
Average Household Size – 2.28

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 37.39 %
2 Vehicles – 36.00 %
3 or more Vehicles – 13.87 %

Average Cost to Rent in Charleston - $443 per month