coles county, illinois

Coles County is a county located in the state of Illinois. As of 2000, the population is 53,196. Its county seat is Charleston, Illinois ⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,321 km² (510 mi²). 1,316 km² (508 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.35% water.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 53,196 people, 21,043 households, and 12,078 families residing in the county. The population density is 40/km² (105/mi²). There are 22,768 housing units at an average density of 17/km² (45/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 95.37% White, 2.28% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 1.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 21,043 households out of which 26.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.20% are married couples living together, 8.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.60% are non-families. 31.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.91. In the county the population is spread out with 19.70% under the age of 18, 23.50% from 18 to 24, 23.80% from 25 to 44, 19.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 91.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.10 males. The median income for a household in the county is $32,286, and the median income for a family is $45,708. Males have a median income of $32,831 versus $21,923 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,370. 17.50% of the population and 7.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.40% of those under the age of 18 and 9.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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