Mattoon, Illinois
Mattoon: city in Illinois
About
Mattoon is a city located in the county of Coles in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,555 and a population density of 695 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,513 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Mattoon
| Population | 17,513 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Coles County |
| Postal code | 61938 |
| Phone Area Codes | 217 |
| Area | 26.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.4831,-88.3728 |
| Altitude | 732 feet / 223 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1853 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:45:37 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 656 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.95% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mattoon is located at 39°28'59"N 88°22'22"W (39.4830900, -88.3728300).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Mattoon decreased by 5.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,555 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,418 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,345 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,334 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,204 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,148 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,054 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,901 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,730 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,666 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,513 | -0.87% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mattoon
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People born in Mattoon (31)
People born in Mattoon, including politician Joe Knollenberg, actress Hope Summers, politician and diplomat Patricia Roberts Harris, .
More notable people
- Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin (American geologist and educator) he was born in 25/09/1843
- George H. Wilson (American politician (1905-1985)) he was born in 21/08/1905
- Kyle Hudson (baseball player) he was born in 07/01/1987
- Otis F. Glenn (American politician) he was born in 27/08/1879
- James W. Morrison (American actor (1888-1974)) he was born in 15/11/1888
- Kim Chizevsky (American bodybuilder) she was born in 23/04/1968
- Arland D. Williams, Jr. (American aviation hero) he was born in 23/09/1935
- Bill Tate (American football player and coach) he was born in 01/01/1932
- Claude J. Hunt (American football player and coach, basketball coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 11/08/1886
- Dale Righter (American politician) he was born in 23/08/1966
- Daniel Lee Siebert (American Serial Killer) he was born in 17/06/1954
- Duane Purvis (American javelin thrower) he was born in 13/11/1912
- Frank Edwards (American writer and broadcaster) he was born in 04/08/1908
- Jackie Moran (American actor (1923-1990)) he was born in 26/01/1923
- Robert A. Lower (American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 11/04/1844
- Robert Corn-Revere (American lawyer) he was born in 15/10/1954
- Robert F. Flider (American politician) he was born in 22/10/1957
- Terry Miller (American sportsperson and gridiron football player) he was born in 11/04/1946
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mattoon, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146506 | Lake Land College | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mattoon, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Mattoon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mattoon Post Office | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Mattoon, Wisconsin village in Shawano County, Wisconsin with a population of 412 people.
Other cities in Coles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Coles County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 20,034 | 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
Mattoon distances to largest Illinois cities