Charleston–Mattoon, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area

The Charleston–Mattoon, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of Coles County 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).

Counties

 * Coles

Places with 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants

 * Charleston (Principal city)
 * Mattoon (Principal city)

Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants

 * Ashmore
 * Oakland

Places with less than 500 inhabitants

 * Humboldt
 * Lerna

Unincorporated places

 * Etna
 * Loxa

Coles County

 * Ashmore Township
 * Charleston Township
 * East Oakland Township
 * Humboldt Township
 * Hutton Township
 * Lafayette Township
 * Mattoon Township
 * Morgan Township
 * North Okaw Township
 * Paradise Township
 * Pleasant Grove Township
 * Seven Hickory Township

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 64,449 people, 25,411 households, and 15,161 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA 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 μSA 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 μSA was $17,162.