Coalton, Illinois
Coalton: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Coalton is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 304 and a population density of 574 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 282 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Coalton
| Population : | 282 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Plate code : | 217 |
| Area : | 0.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,172 feet / 662 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:32:42 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 532 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Coalton is located at 39°16'58"N 89°18'4"W (39.2828200, -89.3012000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Coalton decreased by 7.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 304 | - | census |
| 2011 | 303 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 299 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 301 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 298 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 295 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 293 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 290 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 291 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 286 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 282 | -1.42% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,536 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,703 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,383 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,647 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 78.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 42.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 46.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,602 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 16.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $331,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,839 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $550 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,225 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,160 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.16 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,333 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 192,103 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,893 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $75,638 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,878 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,357 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 571 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 551 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 821 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,148 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,986.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.93 |
Schools in Coalton
College & universities near Coalton, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149499 | Tri-County Beauty Academy | LITCHFIELD (IL) | 62056 |
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
| 143288 | Blackburn College | Carlinville (IL) | 62626 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Coalton, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Coalton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nokom Post Office | Nokomis (IL) | 62075 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Coalton , Ohio human settlement in Jackson County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 473 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | 6,609 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Hillsboro | 5,909 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Nokomis | 2,077 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Raymond | 927 | Town in Illinois |
| White Oak | 899 | Township in McLean County, Illinois |
| Witt | 833 | City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States |
| Farmersville | 662 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Taylor Springs | 650 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Coffeen | 634 | City in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Schram City | 542 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Irving | 463 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Zanesville | 417 | Township in Montgomery County, Illinois |
| Panama | 310 | Village in Illinois |
| Fillmore | 305 | Village in the United States |
| Waggoner | 247 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Harvel | 210 | Township in Montgomery County, Illinois |
