Coles County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,777 | — | #1,063 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,478 | -24.8% | #2,375 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,671 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $127,400 | -54.8% | #2,541 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $780 | -32.9% | #2,261 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.4% | #2,539 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Coles County has a population of 46,777, making it the #1,063 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Coles County is $56,478, ranking #2,375 out of 3,222 counties — 24.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Coles County is $127,400 (-54.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $780/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.4%.
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92.9% of residents in Coles County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% above the national rate.
About Coles County, Illinois
Coles County, Illinois has a total population of 46,777, making it the 1,063rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Coles County is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Coles County is $56,478, which ranks #2,375 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Coles County is $127,400, 54.8% below the national median. Renters in Coles County pay a median gross rent of $780 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Coles County, 26.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.0 min.
Coles County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.6%).
All data for Coles County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.