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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mattoon

Illinois · 18,291 residents · 10.314 sq mi
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Mattoon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,800. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,300. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

18,291
−1%since 1990
from 18,441 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,773 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,788 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+6%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K17K18K19K1990201020202024Mattoon
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,281 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,186
+54%since 1990
from $11,791 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$432
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
37.9% rent
2.0
+12%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(17,877)
Black1.8%(334)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(201)
Asian0.2%(38)
Diversity Score10%(1,840)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(17,528)
Black1.4%(259)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(232)
Asian0.4%(74)
Diversity Score7.6%(1,397)
8
−23%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 14.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mattoon, Illinois?

Mattoon, Illinois has about 18,291 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mattoon, Illinois?

The typical household in Mattoon, Illinois earns about $31,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mattoon, Illinois expensive?

In Mattoon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Mattoon, Illinois?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mattoon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mattoon, Illinois?

About 13.4% of people in Mattoon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mattoon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mattoon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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