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Mattoon

Illinois · 18,555 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 $34,807. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,500. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,555
+1%since 2000
from 18,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,799 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,773 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K17K18K19K1990201020202024Mattoon
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,807
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,705
+14%since 2000
from $18,186 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(17,528)
Black1.4%(259)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(232)
Asian0.4%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(1,397)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(17,342)
Black2.3%(433)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(331)
Asian0.7%(124)
Other1.5%(271)
Diversity Score15%(2,789)
Diversity Score
15
+97%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mattoon, Illinois?

Mattoon, Illinois has about 18,555 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mattoon, Illinois?

The typical household in Mattoon, Illinois earns about $34,807 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 $78,500, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Mattoon, Illinois?

About 16.6% 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 16.7% of people in Mattoon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mattoon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mattoon, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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