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Coleta

Illinois · 164 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Coleta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $65,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
+6%since 2000
from 155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
443 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351651952242541990201020202024Coleta
2024169
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,444
+34%since 2000
from $17,439 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+27%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(145)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.3%(23)
Diversity Score
14
+29%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
98.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 96.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coleta, Illinois?

Coleta, Illinois has about 164 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coleta, Illinois?

The typical household in Coleta, Illinois earns about $34,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coleta, Illinois expensive?

In Coleta, Illinois, the median home is worth about $65,000.

How educated are people in Coleta, Illinois?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Coleta, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coleta, Illinois?

About 2.6% of people in Coleta, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coleta, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Coleta, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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