Charleston township, Illinois
Charleston township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Charleston township is a geographic entity located in Coles County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 19,485. The land area covers 37.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 19,485 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30.2 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,217 | ±273 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,979 | ±306 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,217 | ±273 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 762 | ±239 |
| Median Home Value | $148,200 | ±$10,641 |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | ±$44 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,741 | ±$2,883 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,660 | ±$2,501 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,721 | ±536 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,211 | ±476 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF CHARLESTON
GUS Population: 19,369 (2024)
ID: 185062
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
511 JACKSON AVE, CHARLESTON IL 61920-2031
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GUS Population: 46,423 (2024)
ID: 124839
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: GIS MANAGER
651 JACKSON AVE, RM 122, CHARLESTON IL 61920-2074
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Charleston | 01-03 | Charleston, IL | |
| Regular School Charleston | 09-12 | Charleston, IL | |
| Regular School Charleston | 07-08 | Charleston, IL | |
| Regular School Charleston | 04-06 | Charleston, IL | |
| Alternative School Charleston | 06-12 | Charleston, IL | |
| Regular School Charleston | PK-KG | Charleston, IL | |
| Alternative School Charleston | 06-12 | Charleston, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Mattoon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Arcola, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Arcola, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eastern Illinois University
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College | 0.6 mi away | 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL, 61920 |
2175815000
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CHARLESTON CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 712 SIXTH STREET, CHARLESTON, IL, 61920 |
(217) 345-4913
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Lake Land College
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College | 11.2 mi away | 5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, 61938 |
2172345253
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MATTOON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 1600 CHARLESTON AVENUE, MATTOON, IL, 61938 |
(217) 234-2621
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KANSAS COMMUNITY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 107 NORTH FRONT STREET, KANSAS, IL, 61933 |
(217) 948-5484
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SUMPTER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 148 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, TOLEDO, IL, 62468 |
(217) 849-2072
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ARCOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 407 EAST MAIN STREET, ARCOLA, IL, 61910 |
(217) 268-4477
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GREENUP TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 101 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, GREENUP, IL, 62428 |
(217) 923-3616
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CASEY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 307 EAST MAIN STREET, CASEY, IL, 62420 |
(217) 932-2105
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NEOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 551 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NEOGA, IL, 62447 |
(217) 895-3944
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CHARLESTON, IL US, located 1.2 miles from Charleston township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.9° | 20.7° | 29.3° | 2.54" | 8.1" |
| February | 43.3° | 24.6° | 33.9° | 2.69" | 5.5" |
| March | 54.3° | 33.6° | 44.0° | 3.11" | 1.3" |
| April | 67.3° | 44.1° | 55.7° | 5.09" | 0.3" |
| May | 77.1° | 54.1° | 65.6° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.5° | 63.0° | 74.2° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 66.2° | 77.2° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.6° | 64.4° | 75.5° | 2.94" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.2° | 56.8° | 69.0° | 3.15" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.9° | 45.6° | 57.3° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.4° | 34.9° | 44.6° | 3.74" | 0.8" |
| December | 42.4° | 26.1° | 34.3° | 2.79" | 3.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Charleston city | City | 0.6 mi | — |
| Lerna village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Janesville CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Mattoon city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
| Ashmore village | Village | 9.5 mi | — |
| Westfield village | Village | 10.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1702912580. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.