Charleston, Coles County, Illinois
Charleston: City in Illinois
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Charleston is a city located in the county of Coles in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,838 and a population density of 902 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,034 inhabitants.
The city was created 192 years ago in 1830.
Quick Facts about Charleston
| Population : | 20,034 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Coles County |
| Postal code : | 61920 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 24.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 696 feet / 212 meters |
| Capital city : | Charleston is capital of Coles County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1831 (192 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:16:51 (3rd June 2023) |
| Density : | 828 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Charleston is located at 39°29'46"N 88°10'34"W (39.4961500, -88.1761500).
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Official website of Charleston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Charleston decreased by 9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,838 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,844 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,642 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,382 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,075 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,811 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,555 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,404 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,238 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,176 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,034 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Charleston zip code is 61920.
County name: Coles, County
fips: 17029
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Best Things to Do in Charleston
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People born in Charleston (19)
People born in Charleston, including cinematographer Gregg Toland, musician Charlotte Martin, actor Charles Clary, .
List
- Ronald W. Davis (American biochemist) he was born in 17/07/1941
- Alice Baber (American artist (1928-1982)) she was born in 22/08/1928
- Rex Morgan (basketball player) he was born in 27/10/1948
- Carlos Talbott (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 28/01/1920
- Charlie Whitehouse (American baseball player) he was born in 25/01/1894
- Jeff Gossett (American football player) he was born in 25/01/1957
- Marty Pattin (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 06/04/1943
- Mike Phillips (American politician) he was born in 24/03/1958
- Ray Fisher (American football player) he was born in 12/02/1934
- Eli Ethelbert Rosebraugh (American baseball player) he was born in 08/09/1875
- Isaac E. Smith (American boat builder) he was born in 21/01/1858
- Dave Slifer she was born in 01/01/2000
- Earl William Anderson (American basketball player) he was born in 13/03/1897
- Larry Stuffle he was born in 01/01/1949
- Cora Meek (American quiltmaker) she was born in 15/09/1889
- Robert Maloy (United States Air Force officer) he was born in 14/02/1924
Schools in Charleston
College & universities near Charleston, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144892 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston (IL) | 61920 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Charleston, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
Post offices near Charleston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Post Office | Charleston (IL) | 61920 |
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- Charleston , South Carolina city in Charleston County South Carolina, United States with a population of 139,714 people.
- Charleston , West Virginia capital city of West Virginia, United States with a population of 45,879 people.
- Charleston , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 5,015 people.
- Charleston , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania with a population of 3,390 people.
- Charleston , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 2,500 people.
- Charleston , Michigan township in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States with a population of 2,048 people.
- Charleston , Mississippi city in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi with a population of 1,882 people.
- Charleston , Maine human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 1,675 people.
- Charleston , New York town in Montgomery County, New York with a population of 1,318 people.
- Charleston , Tennessee human settlement in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 706 people.
- Charleston , Utah town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States with a population of 496 people.
- Charleston , Kansas human settlement in United States of America with a population of 74 people.
Other cities in Coles County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Coles County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mattoon | 17,513 | City in Illinois |
| Paradise | 1,293 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Hutton | 879 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Ashmore | 740 | Township in Coles County, Illinois |
| Embarrass | 559 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Humboldt | 414 | Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lerna | 274 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Oakland | 127 | City in Coles County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Charleston distances to largest Illinois cities
