Demographics in Charleston, IL
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
17,212
Male
8,364
48.6%
Female
8,848
51.4%
Median Age
28.8
Age Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White86.1%
Black7.9%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian2.0%
Two or More2.8%
Other1.1%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
18.9%
High School or Higher
33.7%
Foreign Born
4.1%
Veterans
4.3%
Married
34.8%
Avg Household Size
1.9
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Charleston, IL has a population of 17,212 with a median age of 28.8. The racial makeup is 86.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 7.9% Black, 2.0% Asian. About 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.1%.