Mattoon, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2022-04-08
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Mattoon, Illinois Info Snack

Population
17,273
Unemployment
7.6%
Poverty
22.0%
Median Home
$84,400
Median Income
$40,576
Median Rent
$627

Mattoon SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
9

Mattoon, IL Cost Of Living

78
Mattoon's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Mattoon Illinois National Average
Overall 78 98 100
Services 92 95 100
Groceries 95 97 100
Health 85 99 100
Housing 49 96 100
Transportation 95 105 100
Utilities 98 94 100

Mattoon, IL Photos

Starr Hotel In Mattoon
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Unity Church In Mattoon
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Rankings for Mattoon in Illinois

Map Of Mattoon, IL

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Population over time in Mattoon

Year Population % Change
2020 17,273 -1.8%
2019 17,597 1.3%
2018 17,370 -0.2%
2017 17,399 -1.4%
2016 17,646 -1.5%
2015 17,906 -1.2%
2014 18,116 -0.3%
2013 18,162 0.6%
2012 18,055 1.9%
2011 17,720 -

Race / Ethnicity in Mattoon

White
93.2% (16,105)
African American
2.3% (401)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.1% (11)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.5% (256)
Hispanic
2.9% (500)
Race Mattoon IL USA
White 93.2% 60.8% 60.1%
African American 2.3% 13.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 5.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.5% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 2.9% 17.2% 18.2%

Gender in Mattoon

Female
51.4% (8,885)
Male
48.6% (8,388)
Gender Mattoon IL USA
Female 51.4% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 48.6% 49.1% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mattoon for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (172)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (1,381)
High School / GED
38.0% (6,563)
Some College
23.0% (3,972)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (1,900)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (2,072)
Master's Degree
5.0% (863)
Professional Degree
1.0% (172)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (172)
Education Mattoon IL USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 6.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 38.0% 26.0% 27.0%
Some College 23.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Mattoon, Illinois

Less than $10,000
8.4% (145,181)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.4% (110,915)
$15,000 to $24,999
16.8% (291,039)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.1% (191,396)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.7% (288,559)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (313,132)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.5% (180,800)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.7% (166,823)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.3% (22,994)
$200,000 or more
1.0% (16,456)
Income Mattoon IL USA
Less than $10,000 8.4% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.4% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 16.8% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.1% 8.1% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.7% 11.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 16.7% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.5% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.7% 16.6% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.3% 7.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.0% 8.8% 8.3%

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