Charleston
City in Coles County, Illinois
Charleston is a city in Coles County, Illinois, with 17,286 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 696 ft (212 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lerna, 7.5 miles SW.
- 17,286residents (2020 Census)
- 696 ftelevation · 212 m
- 9.1 sq miland area · 23.6 km²
- 1,899 / sq mipopulation density
- 61920ZIP code
About Charleston
Charleston is a city in and the county seat of Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17,286, as of the 2020 census. The city is home to Eastern Illinois University and has close ties with its neighbor, Mattoon. Both are principal cities of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Charleston
- Median household income
- $49,300
- Median home value
- $137,400
- Median rent
- $817/mo
- Median age
- 29.6
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Charleston had 17,286 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,286 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,899 per sq mi (733 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charleston at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Coles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,286 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.10 sq mi (23.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4848° N, 88.1776° W |
| ZIP code | 61920 |
| Official website | charlestonillinois.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1712567 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charleston
- Lerna7.5 mi SW
- Janesville8.4 mi SW
- Ashmore9.0 mi E
- Mattoon9.9 mi W
- Westfield9.9 mi E
- Humboldt11.2 mi NW
- Trilla11.9 mi SW
- Kansas13.6 mi E
- Hindsboro14.0 mi N
- Oakland14.4 mi NE
- Toledo15.0 mi S
- Arcola15.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Charleston
What county is Charleston in?
Charleston is in Coles County, Illinois.
What is the population of Charleston, IL?
17,286 people lived in Charleston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charleston, IL?
The ZIP code of Charleston is 61920.
What is the elevation of Charleston?
696 feet (212 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charleston?
Lerna (7.5 mi), Janesville (8.4 mi), Ashmore (9.0 mi), Mattoon (9.9 mi), Westfield (9.9 mi).
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