Coles County's estimated 2026 population is 46,641 with a growth rate of 0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Coles County is the 31st largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 53,865 and has seen a growth of -13.41% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.3 years
Male: 36.5 years
There are 38,228 adults, (8,592 of whom are seniors) in Coles County.
Female: 23,832 (50.9%)
Male: 22,945 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Coles County includes 89.7% White, 3.57% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,961 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,919 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,670 | 3.57% |
| Asian | 624 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 580 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.01% |
Coles County's average per capita income is $45,349. Household income levels show a median of $56,478. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,378 | $106,705 |
| Families | $74,287 | $90,632 |
| Households | $56,478 | $74,657 |
| Non Families | $33,555 | $50,942 |
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