Charleston, IL is a small city located in Coles County with a population of 18,130 people. With a population density of 2,274 people per square mile, it's much lower than the US Population density of 93 people per square mile. There are plenty of businesses around Charleston to explore and enjoy such as The Waffle House, Antiques Emporium, and the Charleston Art Center. Year-round outdoor activities abound in the area including fishing on Lake Charleston, going for hikes in Lake Mattoon State Recreation Area, or bird watching at Fox Ridge State Park. Other organizations like the local library and Masonic Lodge also offer resources within the community. Local sporting events include high school football games at Panther Stadium in autumn and spring soccer games at Joe Brown Park.
The population in Charleston is 18,130. There are 2,058 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Charleston is 26.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Charleston is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Charleston
- 32.1% are married
- 7.3% are divorced
- 27.9% are married with children
- 18.3% have children, but are single
Race in Charleston
- 83.5% are White
- 7.6% are Black
- 2.8% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander