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Crime in Charleston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Charleston. Key points include:
There were 365 total crimes in Charleston in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Charleston is 2,152.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Charleston is 359.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Charleston is 1,792.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Charleston is 1.57% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Charleston Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Charleston / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 365 | 2,152.5 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 61 | 359.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.9 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 230.0 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 304 | 1,792.8 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 103 | 607.4 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 189 | 1,114.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 70.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Charleston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Charleston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Charleston is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Charleston is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Charleston is $162,022.
The median income in Charleston is $49,300.
Charleston's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Charleston Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Charleston | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 66 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Charleston, IL Weather
The average high in Charleston is 63.3° and the average low is 43.3°.
There are 73.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.9 inches of precipitation each year with 16.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Charleston |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 16.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Charleston Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Charleston
The current population in Charleston is 17,062. The population has decreased 21.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,062 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 17,212 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 17,795 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 18,130 | -10.0% |
| 2020 | 20,141 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 20,464 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 20,632 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 21,202 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 21,257 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 21,552 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 22,065 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 22,048 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 21,952 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 21,861 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 21,746 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Charleston
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Charleston is:
82.7% White with 14,109 White residents.
6.8% African American with 1,166 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 335 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 130 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 558 Two Or More residents.
4.5% Hispanic with 760 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Charleston | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.8% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Charleston
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Charleston is 52.5% female with 8,958 female residents.
Charleston is 47.5% male with 8,104 male residents.
| Gender | Charleston | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Charleston for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Charleston completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Charleston completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Charleston completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Charleston completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Charleston completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Charleston completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Charleston completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Charleston completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Charleston completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Charleston | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Charleston, Illinois
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10.9% of households in Charleston earn Less than $10,000.
5.0% of households in Charleston earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.0% of households in Charleston earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.2% of households in Charleston earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.5% of households in Charleston earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.5% of households in Charleston earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.6% of households in Charleston earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.9% of households in Charleston earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.5% of households in Charleston earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Charleston earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Charleston | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
