Coles County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Coles County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17029
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 508.27 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 510.07 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.513680
- Longitude
- -88.220782
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 46,192
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 37,638
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 44,441 | 96.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,750 | 3.8% |
| White | 41,297 | 89.4% |
| Black | 1,611 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 346 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 171 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,464 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,176 | 3.1% |
| White | 34,231 | 90.9% |
| Black | 1,551 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 362 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 229 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 131 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 46,777
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,975
- Poverty Rate
- 17.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,056
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,961 | 89.7% |
| Black | 1,670 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 624 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 29,498
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,489 | 18.6% |
| Republican | 11,740 | 39.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,268 | 41.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 13,998 | 47.5% |
| Female | 15,490 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,824 | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 609 | 2.1% |
| Black | 261 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 167 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,349
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,536 | 56.3% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 37.6% |
| Black | 48 | 18.4% |
| Asian | 84 | 50.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,775 | 55.5% |
| Female | 8,567 | 55.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,824 (26.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,153 (27.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,681
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $135,460
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $786
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.