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Charleston-Mattoon micropolitan area


The Charleston–Mattoon, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in central Illinois, anchored by the cities of Charleston and Mattoon.

As of the 2000 census, the area had a population of 64,449 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 62,781).

As of the census of 2000, there were 64,449 people, 25,411 households, and 15,161 families residing within the USA. The racial makeup of the USA was 95.98% White, 1.90% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

The median income for a household in the USA was $44,206, and the median income for a family was $49,576. Males had a median income of $31,804 versus $20,965 for females. The per capita income for the USA was $17,162.


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