Charleston, IL

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Charleston Overview

17,795
TOTAL POPULATION
8,705
MALE POPULATION
9,090
FEMALE POPULATION
95.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,162
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,308
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$47,533
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,570
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,483
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Charleston Zip Codes

Charleston Area Codes

Race in Charleston

The most populous races in Charleston are White / Caucasian (15,394 | 86.5%), Black / African American (1,299 | 7.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (711 | 4.0%).
Race in Charleston
Race# Population% Population
Asian2811.6%
Black / African American1,2997.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7114.0%
Native / Alaskan50.0%
White / Caucasian15,39486.5%
Two or more Races5743.2%
Some other Race2421.4%
Total17,795100.0%

Ancestry in Charleston

The most populous ancestries reported in Charleston are German (3,421 | 19.2%), Irish (2,028 | 11.4%), English (1,356 | 7.6%), American (1,121 | 6.3%), and Italian (609 | 3.4%), together accounting for 48.0% of all Charleston residents.
Ancestry in Charleston
Ancestry# Population% Population
African900.5%
American1,1216.3%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac930.5%
Austrian250.1%
Belizean110.1%
Blackfeet40.0%
Brazilian910.5%
British660.4%
Burmese250.1%
Canadian550.3%
Central American320.2%
Cherokee330.2%
Cheyenne50.0%
Choctaw90.1%
Colombian650.4%
Czech730.4%
Czechoslovakian650.4%
Danish600.3%
Dutch3271.8%
Eastern European690.4%
English1,3567.6%
European3532.0%
French4192.4%
French Canadian1150.6%
German3,42119.2%
Ghanaian290.2%
Greek210.1%
Hungarian250.1%
Indian (Asian)1020.6%
Inupiat10.0%
Irish2,02811.4%
Italian6093.4%
Jamaican30.0%
Japanese30.0%
Korean500.3%
Lithuanian120.1%
Macedonian80.0%
Mexican4302.4%
Navajo50.0%
Northern European40.0%
Norwegian630.4%
Pakistani60.0%
Polish3802.1%
Portuguese1120.6%
Potawatomi30.0%
Puerto Rican790.4%
Russian660.4%
Salvadoran320.2%
Scotch-Irish1620.9%
Scottish1741.0%
Slovak100.1%
South American650.4%
Subsaharan African1380.8%
Sudanese60.0%
Swedish2131.2%
Swiss420.2%
Thai2711.5%
Welsh1891.1%
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Immigrants in Charleston

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Charleston came from Asia (281 | 1.6%), Latin America (214 | 1.2%), South America (160 | 0.9%), Eastern Asia (120 | 0.7%), and Europe (92 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.9% of all Charleston residents.
Immigrants in Charleston
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa440.3%
Asia2811.6%
Brazil910.5%
Cambodia30.0%
Central America540.3%
China680.4%
Colombia690.4%
Eastern Africa30.0%
Eastern Asia1200.7%
Eastern Europe260.2%
Ethiopia30.0%
Europe920.5%
Germany660.4%
Ghana290.2%
India840.5%
Iraq620.4%
Japan80.0%
Korea440.3%
Latin America2141.2%
Mexico540.3%
Middle Africa30.0%
Nigeria30.0%
North Macedonia80.0%
Northern Africa60.0%
Philippines60.0%
Russia180.1%
South America1600.9%
South Central Asia840.5%
South Eastern Asia150.1%
Sudan60.0%
Thailand60.0%
Western Africa320.2%
Western Asia620.4%
Western Europe660.4%
Zaire30.0%
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Sex and Age in Charleston

Sex and Age in Charleston

The most populous age groups in Charleston are 20 to 24 Years (1,929 | 22.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,081 | 22.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years345 (4.0%)299 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years373 (4.3%)265 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years330 (3.8%)321 (3.5%)
15 to 19 Years792 (9.1%)1,068 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Years1,929 (22.2%)2,081 (22.9%)
25 to 29 Years590 (6.8%)616 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years735 (8.4%)535 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years432 (5.0%)473 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years481 (5.5%)290 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years405 (4.6%)427 (4.7%)
50 to 54 Years266 (3.1%)363 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years315 (3.6%)565 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years669 (7.7%)340 (3.7%)
65 to 69 Years381 (4.4%)407 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years160 (1.8%)297 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years115 (1.3%)273 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years164 (1.9%)254 (2.8%)
85 Years and over223 (2.6%)216 (2.4%)
Total8,705 (100.0%)9,090 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Charleston

Median Family Size in Charleston

The median family size in Charleston is 2.53 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,687 | 73.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.65 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (295 | 8.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.06 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Charleston
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,687 (73.4%)2.65
Single Male/Father295 (8.1%)2.06
Single Female/Mother677 (18.5%)2.21
Total Families3,659 (100.0%)2.53

Median Household Size in Charleston

The median household size in Charleston is 1.97 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,687 | 35.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.69 persons per household. non-family households (3,825 | 51.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Charleston
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,687 (35.9%)2.69
Single Male/Father295 (3.9%)2.52
Single Female/Mother677 (9.0%)2.67
Non-family3,825 (51.1%)1.30
Total Households7,484 (100.0%)1.97

Household Size by Marriage Status in Charleston

Out of a total of 7,484 households in Charleston, 3,659 (48.9%) are family households, while 3,825 (51.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,093, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,747.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Charleston
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,747 (36.7%)
2-Person Households2,093 (28.0%)847 (11.3%)
3-Person Households861 (11.5%)162 (2.2%)
4-Person Households466 (6.2%)69 (0.9%)
5-Person Households72 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households151 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households16 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,659 (48.9%)3,825 (51.1%)

Female Fertility in Charleston

Fertility by Age in Charleston

Average fertility rate in Charleston is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Charleston
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years176 (100.0%)54.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total176 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charleston

31.2% of women with births (176) in Charleston are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 68.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 68.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Charleston
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years55 (31.2%)121 (68.8%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (31.2%)121 (68.8%)

Fertility by Education in Charleston

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Charleston
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma54 (30.7%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree56 (31.8%)23.0
Bachelor's Degree53 (30.1%)55.0
Graduate Degree13 (7.4%)28.0
Total176 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charleston

68.8% of women with births in Charleston are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Charleston
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma24 (44.4%)30 (55.6%)
College or Associate's Degree18 (32.1%)38 (67.9%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (31.2%)121 (68.8%)

Income in Charleston

Income Overview in Charleston

Per Capita Income in Charleston is $28,162, while median incomes of families and households are $60,308 and $47,533 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income17,795$28,162
Median Family Income3,659$60,308
Mean Family Income3,659$80,683
Median Household Income7,484$47,533
Mean Household Income7,484$65,198
Income Deficit3,659$8,570
Wage / Income Gap (%)17,79515.82%
Wage / Income Gap ($)17,79584.18¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index17,7950.47

Earnings by Sex in Charleston

Average Earnings in Charleston are $21,458, $23,849 for men and $20,075 for women, a difference of 15.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Charleston
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,634 (51.2%)$23,849
Female5,363 (48.8%)$20,075
Total10,997 (100.0%)$21,458

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charleston

The most common earnings brackets in Charleston are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (669 | 11.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (841 | 15.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Charleston
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less499 (8.9%)841 (15.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999318 (5.6%)552 (10.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499669 (11.9%)351 (6.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999248 (4.4%)263 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499193 (3.4%)145 (2.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999410 (7.3%)202 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499113 (2.0%)211 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999100 (1.8%)107 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499158 (2.8%)316 (5.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999202 (3.6%)154 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999291 (5.2%)362 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999390 (6.9%)478 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999353 (6.3%)284 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999126 (2.2%)67 (1.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999317 (5.6%)110 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999148 (2.6%)121 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999107 (1.9%)345 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999107 (1.9%)113 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999607 (10.8%)206 (3.8%)
$100,000+278 (4.9%)135 (2.5%)
Total5,634 (100.0%)5,363 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charleston

Average earnings in Charleston are $35,309 for men and $33,935 for women, a difference of 3.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $21,671. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,847, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,197.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Charleston
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,940$0
High School Diploma$21,671$26,197
College or Associate's Degree$25,247$33,141
Bachelor's Degree$69,891$29,764
Graduate Degree$77,750$56,847
Total$35,309$33,935

Family Income in Charleston

Family Income Brackets in Charleston

According to the Charleston family income data, there are 703 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.2% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 168 families (4.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Charleston
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002125.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992276.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992416.6%
$25,000 to $34,99943211.8%
$35,000 to $49,99944312.1%
$50,000 to $74,99970319.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992717.4%
$100,000 to $149,99955315.1%
$150,000 to $199,99941011.2%
$200,000+1684.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charleston

5-person families (54 | 1.5%) account for the highest median family income in Charleston with $123,333 per family, while 2-person families (2,464 | 67.3%) have the highest median income of $28,394 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Charleston
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,464 (67.3%)$56,789
3-Person Families651 (17.8%)$55,529
4-Person Families329 (9.0%)$109,341
5-Person Families54 (1.5%)$123,333
6-Person Families151 (4.1%)$100,691
7+ Person Families10 (0.3%)$0
Total3,659 (100.0%)$60,308

Family Income by Number of Earners in Charleston

The median family income in Charleston is $60,308, with families comprising 3+ earners (232) having the highest median family income of $109,662, while families with no earners (623) have the lowest median family income of $37,072, accounting for 6.3% and 17.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Charleston
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners623 (17.0%)$37,072
1 Earner1,397 (38.2%)$37,325
2 Earners1,407 (38.5%)$64,933
3+ Earners232 (6.3%)$109,662
Total3,659 (100.0%)$60,308

Household Income in Charleston

Household Income Brackets in Charleston

With 1,227 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Charleston, accounting for 16.4% of all households. In contrast, only 195 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Charleston
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00076310.2%
$10,000 to $14,9994275.7%
$15,000 to $24,99990612.1%
$25,000 to $34,99978610.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,08514.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,22716.4%
$75,000 to $99,9997339.8%
$100,000 to $149,99986111.5%
$150,000 to $199,9995016.7%
$200,000+1952.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Charleston

The median household income in Charleston is $47,533, with the highest median household income of $68,519 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,866 households (24.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,266, with 1,639 households (21.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Charleston
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,639 (21.9%)$24,266
25 to 44 Years2,340 (31.3%)$52,260
45 to 64 Years1,866 (24.9%)$68,519
65+ Years1,639 (21.9%)$52,554
Total7,484 (100.0%)$47,533

Poverty in Charleston

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston

With 26.9% poverty level for males and 26.2% for females among the residents of Charleston, 15 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 25 males (67.6%) and 220 females (73.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years75 (25.7%)220 (73.6%)
5 Years30 (32.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years162 (37.9%)43 (12.8%)
12 to 14 Years62 (33.9%)38 (21.1%)
15 Years25 (67.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years780 (47.4%)727 (45.6%)
25 to 34 Years375 (29.6%)165 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years120 (13.6%)133 (17.4%)
45 to 54 Years303 (45.9%)334 (42.4%)
55 to 64 Years47 (4.8%)133 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (4.5%)110 (15.9%)
75 Years and over16 (3.6%)64 (9.7%)
Total2,019 (26.9%)1,967 (26.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston

According to the poverty statistics in Charleston, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years217 (74.3%)79 (26.4%)
5 Years62 (67.4%)42 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years266 (62.2%)292 (87.2%)
12 to 14 Years121 (66.1%)142 (78.9%)
15 Years12 (32.4%)37 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years57 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years864 (52.5%)867 (54.4%)
25 to 34 Years890 (70.4%)964 (85.4%)
35 to 44 Years764 (86.4%)630 (82.6%)
45 to 54 Years357 (54.1%)453 (57.6%)
55 to 64 Years934 (95.2%)752 (85.0%)
65 to 74 Years505 (95.5%)584 (84.2%)
75 Years and over434 (96.4%)595 (90.3%)
Total5,483 (73.1%)5,556 (73.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charleston

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Charleston show that 11.9% or 319 of the total 2,687 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 25.6%, comprising of 42 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 9.1%, which includes 57 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Charleston
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,675 (88.4%)220 (11.6%)
1 or 2 Children571 (90.9%)57 (9.1%)
3 or 4 Children122 (74.4%)42 (25.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,368 (88.1%)319 (11.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charleston

According to the poverty data in Charleston, 30.8% or 91 single-father households and 35.2% or 238 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 households (46.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 199 households (65.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Charleston
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children23 (15.3%)39 (10.9%)
1 or 2 Children68 (46.9%)199 (65.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total91 (30.8%)238 (35.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charleston

The poverty data for Charleston shows that 319 of the married-couple family households (11.9%) and 329 of the single-parent households (33.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (25.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 267 household (59.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Charleston
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children220 (11.6%)62 (12.2%)
1 or 2 Children57 (9.1%)267 (59.5%)
3 or 4 Children42 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total319 (11.9%)329 (33.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Charleston

Employment by Class of Employer in Charleston

Among the 9,373 employed individuals in Charleston, private company employees (5,609 | 59.8%), not-for-profit organizations (1,426 | 15.2%), and state government employees (1,082 | 11.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Charleston
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,60959.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1051.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4124.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,42615.2%
Local Government Employees6276.7%
State Government Employees1,08211.5%
Federal Government Employees1081.1%
Unpaid Family Workers40.0%
Total9,373100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Charleston

According to the labor force statistics for Charleston, out of the total population over 16 years of age (15,788), 66.4% or 10,483 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 681 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 85.2% or 1,428 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.4% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Charleston
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,039 (58.2%)105 (10.1%)
20 to 24 Years3,384 (84.4%)173 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,025 (85.0%)34 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,038 (81.7%)11 (1.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,428 (85.2%)23 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,096 (75.0%)228 (20.8%)
55 to 59 Years630 (71.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years508 (50.3%)57 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years298 (23.9%)40 (13.5%)
75 Years and over35 (2.8%)11 (31.4%)
Total10,483 (66.4%)681 (6.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charleston

According to labor force statistics for Charleston, 76.3% of individuals (5,724) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,502) are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 355 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.5% or 2,316 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 33.8% or 78 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Charleston
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School231 (46.9%)167 (33.8%)
High School Diploma1,371 (64.5%)287 (13.5%)
College / Associate Degree1,807 (76.8%)45 (1.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,316 (91.5%)63 (2.5%)
Total5,724 (76.3%)465 (6.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Charleston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charleston are Community & Social Service (1,523 | 15.6%), Education Instruction & Library (930 | 9.6%), Management (582 | 6.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (495 | 5.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (486 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Charleston

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Charleston, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (76.7%), and Business & Financial (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (81.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (76.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Management268 (46.1%)314 (53.9%)
Business & Financial210 (74.2%)73 (25.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science315 (64.8%)171 (35.2%)
Computers & Mathematics120 (46.2%)140 (53.8%)
Architecture & Engineering93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science102 (76.7%)31 (23.3%)
Community & Social Service 520 (34.1%)1,003 (65.9%)
Education, Arts & Media144 (45.6%)172 (54.4%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library216 (23.2%)714 (76.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment160 (64.0%)90 (36.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating155 (31.3%)340 (68.7%)
Health Technologists32 (18.1%)145 (81.9%)
Total (Category)1,468 (43.6%)1,901 (56.4%)
Total (Overall)4,939 (50.7%)4,803 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Charleston are Food Preparation & Serving (998 | 10.2%), Personal Care & Service (522 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (472 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (327 | 3.4%), and Security & Protection (180 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Charleston

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Charleston, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (68.9%), Security & Protection (50.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (48.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Healthcare Support (77.1%), and Personal Care & Service (61.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support108 (22.9%)364 (77.1%)
Security & Protection91 (50.6%)89 (49.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention91 (68.9%)41 (31.1%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving428 (42.9%)570 (57.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance157 (48.0%)170 (52.0%)
Personal Care & Service203 (38.9%)319 (61.1%)
Total (Category)987 (39.5%)1,512 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)4,939 (50.7%)4,803 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Charleston are Sales & Related (954 | 9.8%), and Office & Administration (951 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Charleston

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related545 (57.1%)409 (42.9%)
Office & Administration380 (40.0%)571 (60.0%)
Total (Category)925 (48.6%)980 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)4,939 (50.7%)4,803 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Charleston are Construction & Extraction (318 | 3.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (173 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (40 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Charleston

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction318 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)491 (92.5%)40 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)4,939 (50.7%)4,803 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Charleston are Production (652 | 6.7%), Material Moving (494 | 5.1%), and Transportation (292 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Charleston

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Charleston
OccupationMaleFemale
Production497 (76.2%)155 (23.8%)
Transportation277 (94.9%)15 (5.1%)
Material Moving294 (59.5%)200 (40.5%)
Total (Category)1,068 (74.3%)370 (25.7%)
Total (Overall)4,939 (50.7%)4,803 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston

Employment Industries in Charleston

The major employment industries in Charleston include Educational Services (1,954 | 20.1%), Retail Trade (1,518 | 15.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,514 | 15.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,160 | 11.9%), and Manufacturing (878 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in Charleston

Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston

The Charleston industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (96.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (91.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (69.2%), and Educational Services (66.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Charleston
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction337 (94.7%)19 (5.3%)
Manufacturing709 (80.7%)169 (19.3%)
Wholesale Trade115 (96.6%)4 (3.4%)
Retail Trade838 (55.2%)680 (44.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities31 (81.6%)7 (18.4%)
Information96 (55.2%)78 (44.8%)
Finance & Insurance14 (8.1%)160 (91.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing62 (35.4%)113 (64.6%)
Professional & Scientific137 (62.8%)81 (37.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support105 (55.3%)85 (44.7%)
Educational Services649 (33.2%)1,305 (66.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance466 (30.8%)1,048 (69.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation78 (53.1%)69 (46.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services570 (49.1%)590 (50.9%)
Public Administration167 (48.4%)178 (51.6%)
Total4,939 (50.7%)4,803 (49.3%)

Education in Charleston

School Enrollment in Charleston

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,495 students in Charleston are college / undergraduate (4,343 | 66.9%), elementary school (565 | 8.7%), and graduate / professional (520 | 8.0%).
School Enrollment in Charleston
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1612.5%
Kindergarten631.0%
Elementary School5658.7%
Middle School4667.2%
High School3775.8%
College / Undergraduate4,34366.9%
Graduate / Professional5208.0%
Total6,495100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charleston

Out of a total of 6,495 students who are enrolled in schools in Charleston, 247 (3.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 6,248 (96.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 46 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 225 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Charleston
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds69 (60.0%)46 (40.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old527 (93.9%)34 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds586 (90.0%)65 (10.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,497 (97.3%)42 (2.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,784 (98.9%)32 (1.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds438 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over125 (83.3%)25 (16.7%)
Total6,248 (96.2%)247 (3.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charleston

Education (733 | 20.1%), business (475 | 13.0%), psychology (330 | 9.1%), social sciences (330 | 9.1%), and arts & humanities (330 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 3,644 individuals in Charleston who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Charleston
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics571.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2186.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1393.8%
Psychology3309.1%
Social Sciences3309.1%
Engineering671.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies70.2%
Science & Technology3138.6%
Business47513.0%
Education73320.1%
Literature & Languages1393.8%
Liberal Arts & History2617.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1103.0%
Communications1353.7%
Arts & Humanities3309.1%
Total3,644100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Charleston

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charleston

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Charleston are males with 2 vehicles (1,844, accounting for 43.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,470, making up 47.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Charleston
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle216 (5.1%)107 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle1,037 (24.4%)1,372 (35.1%)
2 Vehicles1,844 (43.4%)1,470 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles900 (21.2%)793 (20.3%)
4 Vehicles219 (5.2%)144 (3.7%)
5 or more Vehicles28 (0.7%)21 (0.5%)
Total4,244 (100.0%)3,907 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Charleston

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Charleston are 5 to 9 minutes (2,406 commuters, 28.1%), less than 5 minutes (1,419 commuters, 16.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,335 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Charleston
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,41916.6%
5 to 9 Minutes2,40628.1%
10 to 14 Minutes1,29515.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,33515.6%
20 to 24 Minutes6667.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2212.6%
30 to 34 Minutes3303.9%
35 to 39 Minutes1461.7%
40 to 44 Minutes760.9%
45 to 59 Minutes3173.7%
60 to 89 Minutes2553.0%
90 or more Minutes841.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Charleston

The most common commute times in Charleston are 5 to 9 minutes (1,008 commuters, 23.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,398 commuters, 33.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Charleston
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes626 (14.3%)793 (19.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,008 (23.1%)1,398 (33.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes588 (13.5%)707 (16.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes662 (15.2%)673 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes456 (10.4%)210 (5.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes144 (3.3%)77 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes267 (6.1%)63 (1.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes36 (0.8%)110 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes36 (0.8%)40 (1.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes288 (6.6%)29 (0.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes190 (4.3%)65 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes66 (1.5%)18 (0.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charleston

The most frequent times of departure to work in Charleston are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (649, 14.9%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (739, 17.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Charleston
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM156 (3.6%)122 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM76 (1.7%)34 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM477 (10.9%)142 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM298 (6.8%)132 (3.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM304 (7.0%)363 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM355 (8.1%)391 (9.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM481 (11.0%)627 (15.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM488 (11.2%)200 (4.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM263 (6.0%)358 (8.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM265 (6.1%)216 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM86 (2.0%)73 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM52 (1.2%)175 (4.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM649 (14.9%)739 (17.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM417 (9.6%)611 (14.6%)
Total4,367 (100.0%)4,183 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Charleston

Occupancy by Ownership in Charleston

Of the total 7,484 dwellings in Charleston, owner-occupied units account for 3,544 (47.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,940 (52.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Charleston
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,54447.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,94052.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,484100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Charleston

Occupancy by Household Size in Charleston
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,74736.7%
2-Person Household2,94039.3%
3-Person Household1,02313.7%
4+ Person Household77410.3%
Total Housing Units7,484100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charleston

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Charleston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household913 (33.2%)1,834 (66.8%)
2-Person Household1,635 (55.6%)1,305 (44.4%)
3-Person Household531 (51.9%)492 (48.1%)
4+ Person Household465 (60.1%)309 (39.9%)
Total Housing Units3,544 (47.3%)3,940 (52.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charleston

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Charleston
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School117 (30.0%)273 (70.0%)
High School Diploma950 (56.1%)744 (43.9%)
College/Associate Degree1,244 (42.2%)1,701 (57.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,233 (50.2%)1,222 (49.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charleston

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Charleston
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,00540.2%
35 to 44 Years97413.0%
45 to 54 Years82611.0%
55 to 64 Years1,04013.9%
65 to 74 Years79010.6%
75 to 84 Years5507.3%
85 Years and Over2994.0%
Total7,484100.0%

Housing Finances in Charleston

Median Income by Occupancy in Charleston

Median Income by Occupancy in Charleston
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,544 (47.3%)$68,889
Renter-Occupied3,940 (52.6%)$34,043
Average7,484 (100.0%)$47,533

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charleston

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Charleston
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000120 (3.4%)364 (9.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99966 (1.9%)215 (5.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999138 (3.9%)287 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99979 (2.2%)323 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999193 (5.4%)313 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999248 (7.0%)535 (13.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999340 (9.6%)743 (18.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999737 (20.8%)492 (12.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999299 (8.4%)437 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999687 (19.4%)175 (4.4%)
$150,000 or more637 (18.0%)56 (1.4%)
Total3,544 (100.0%)3,940 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charleston

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Charleston
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300261 (7.4%)127 (3.2%)
$300 to $499557 (15.7%)435 (11.0%)
$500 to $7991,174 (33.1%)1,255 (31.9%)
$800 to $999482 (13.6%)1,067 (27.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499714 (20.2%)880 (22.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999181 (5.1%)96 (2.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49978 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99918 (0.5%)6 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more79 (2.2%)5 (0.1%)
Total3,544 (100.0%)3,940 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Charleston

Housing Structures in Charleston

Housing Structures in Charleston
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,09254.7%
Single Unit, Attached3134.2%
2 Unit Apartments5056.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4255.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6708.9%
10 or more Apartments1,25716.8%
Mobile Home / Other2223.0%
Total7,484100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charleston

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Charleston
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,235 (79.1%)857 (20.9%)
Single Unit, Attached44 (14.1%)269 (85.9%)
2 Unit Apartments87 (17.2%)418 (82.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)425 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)670 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,257 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other178 (80.2%)44 (19.8%)
Total3,544 (47.3%)3,940 (52.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charleston

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Charleston
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)93 (2.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms217 (6.1%)978 (24.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms791 (22.3%)1,897 (48.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,702 (48.0%)845 (21.4%)
8 or more Rooms834 (23.5%)127 (3.2%)
Total3,544 (100.0%)3,940 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charleston

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Charleston
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,605 (73.5%)986 (25.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas22 (0.6%)70 (1.8%)
Electricity910 (25.7%)2,832 (71.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels7 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)52 (1.3%)
Total3,544 (100.0%)3,940 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Charleston

Household Vehicle Usage in Charleston
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle67 (1.9%)573 (14.5%)
1 Vehicle1,249 (35.2%)1,910 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles1,452 (41.0%)1,064 (27.0%)
3 or more Vehicles776 (21.9%)393 (10.0%)
Total3,544 (100.0%)3,940 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Charleston

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Charleston

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,9191,625
Median Property Value$129,700$116,200
Median Household Income$65,179$220
Monthly Housing Costs$527$79
Real Estate Taxes$2,718$98

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charleston

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Charleston
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000189 (9.9%)110 (6.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999528 (27.5%)536 (33.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,107 (57.7%)849 (52.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99972 (3.7%)79 (4.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99917 (0.9%)40 (2.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more6 (0.3%)11 (0.7%)
Total1,919 (100.0%)1,625 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charleston

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Charleston
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000106 (5.5%)7 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999387 (20.2%)80 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999121 (6.3%)23 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999135 (7.0%)127 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999276 (14.4%)205 (12.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999193 (10.1%)461 (28.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999284 (14.8%)106 (6.5%)
$150,000 or more417 (21.7%)403 (24.8%)
Total1,919 (100.0%)1,625 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charleston

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Charleston
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,114 (58.1%)70,407 (4,332.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x301 (15.7%)1,076 (66.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x123 (6.4%)299 (18.4%)
4.0x or more368 (19.2%)44 (2.7%)
Total1,919 (100.0%)1,625 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charleston

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Charleston
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800166 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499324 (16.9%)110 (6.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,245 (64.9%)266 (16.4%)
Total1,919 (100.0%)1,625 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years751 (96.5%)27 (3.5%)
6 to 18 Years1,958 (92.9%)149 (7.1%)
19 to 25 Years4,761 (93.1%)350 (6.9%)
26 to 34 Years2,043 (93.8%)135 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,497 (90.7%)153 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,436 (99.0%)14 (1.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,646 (88.1%)223 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,424 (94.0%)1,051 (6.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Charleston
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born751 (96.5%)27 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,958 (92.9%)149 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,761 (93.1%)350 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charleston

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Charleston
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,926 (92.0%)253 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,563 (94.0%)226 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,176 (90.9%)219 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,330 (92.5%)107 (7.4%)
$100,000 and over3,683 (95.0%)194 (5.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Charleston
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6469 (60.3%)313 (40.2%)
6 to 18 Years784 (37.2%)1,210 (57.4%)
19 to 25 Years906 (17.7%)4,046 (79.2%)
25 to 34 Years624 (28.6%)1,586 (72.8%)
35 to 44 Years360 (21.8%)1,193 (72.3%)
45 to 54 Years759 (52.3%)720 (49.7%)
55 to 64 Years573 (30.7%)1,422 (76.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,223 (100.0%)605 (49.5%)
75 Years and over994 (89.6%)653 (58.9%)
Total6,692 (38.3%)11,748 (67.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charleston

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Charleston
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years61 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years336 (8.6%)468 (11.4%)
35 to 64 Years529 (20.9%)654 (26.8%)
65 to 74 Years195 (36.9%)241 (34.7%)
75 Years and over203 (45.1%)427 (64.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Charleston

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (1.0%)85 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years94 (3.7%)63 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years81 (15.3%)43 (6.2%)
75 Years and over100 (22.2%)98 (14.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years85 (2.2%)73 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years92 (3.6%)88 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years28 (5.3%)36 (5.2%)
75 Years and over23 (5.1%)37 (5.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years46 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years212 (5.4%)335 (8.2%)
35 to 64 Years238 (9.4%)388 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years63 (11.9%)11 (1.6%)
75 Years and over97 (21.6%)24 (3.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years36 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (0.6%)99 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years291 (11.5%)393 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years138 (26.1%)172 (24.8%)
75 Years and over132 (29.3%)345 (52.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Charleston: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years51 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years120 (3.1%)40 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years141 (5.6%)209 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years40 (7.6%)79 (11.4%)
75 Years and over42 (9.3%)49 (7.4%)

Technology Access in Charleston

Computing Device Access in Charleston

Computing Device Access in Charleston
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,09781.5%
Smartphone6,74490.1%
Tablet4,31357.6%
No Computing Device3234.3%
Total7,484100.0%

Internet Access in Charleston

Internet Access in Charleston
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet160.2%
Broadband Home5,24070.0%
Cellular Data Only75010.0%
Satellite Internet2703.6%
No Internet1,29717.3%
Total7,484100.0%

Charleston Summary

Charleston, Illinois is a city located in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It is the county seat of Coles County and is located in the east-central part of the state. The population of Charleston was 21,838 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Coles County.

History

The area that is now Charleston was first settled in 1826 by John and William Coles, two brothers from Virginia. The brothers named the settlement after their father, Charles Coles. The town was officially incorporated in 1831 and was designated as the county seat of Coles County in 1833.
In the early years of its existence, Charleston was a small agricultural community. The town was connected to the rest of the state by the Illinois Central Railroad in 1854, which helped to spur economic growth. The town also became a center of education, with the establishment of Eastern Illinois University in 1895.

Geography

Charleston is located in east-central Illinois, approximately 120 miles south of Chicago and 40 miles east of Decatur. The city is situated in the flat, fertile plains of the Midwest, with the Embarras River running through the city. The city has a total area of 8.7 square miles, all of which is land.

Climate

Charleston has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, with an average high of 79°F in July and an average low of 28°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 40 inches, with the wettest month being June, when an average of 4.5 inches of rain falls.

Economy

The economy of Charleston is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and education. The city is home to several large agricultural companies, including ADM, Cargill, and Monsanto. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Caterpillar, Inc., and the Charleston Forge Company.
Education is also a major part of the economy, with Eastern Illinois University located in the city. The university has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and employs over 1,000 faculty and staff.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Charleston was 21,838. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Charleston was $41,945, and the median family income was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Charleston?
Total Population of Charleston is 17,795.
What is the Total Male Population of Charleston?
Total Male Population of Charleston is 8,705.
What is the Total Female Population of Charleston?
Total Female Population of Charleston is 9,090.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Charleston?
There are 95.76 Males per 100 Females in Charleston.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Charleston?
There are 104.42 Females per 100 Males in Charleston.
What is the Median Population Age in Charleston?
Median Population Age in Charleston is 29.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Charleston
Average Family Size in Charleston is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Charleston
Average Household Size in Charleston is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Charleston?
Per Capita income in Charleston is $28,162.
What is the Median Family Income in Charleston?
Median Family Income in Charleston is $60,308.
What is the Median Household income in Charleston?
Median Household Income in Charleston is $47,533.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Charleston?
Income or Wage Gap in Charleston is 15.8%.
Women in Charleston earn 84.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Charleston?
Family Income Deficit in Charleston is $8,570.
Families that are below poverty line in Charleston earn $8,570 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Charleston?
Inequality or Gini Index in Charleston is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Charleston?
There are 10,483 People in the Labor Forcein in Charleston.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Charleston?
66.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Charleston.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Charleston?
Unemployment Rate in Charleston is 6.5%.