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Compare Springfield to Charleston

This post compares Springfield, Illinois to Charleston, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Springfield (city) Charleston (city)
Population 116,313 21,202
Income (median) $46,601 $36,834
Home Value (median) $125,600 $91,400
White 73% 86%
Black 19% 7%
Asian 2% 2%
With Kids 27% 22%
Age (median) 38 25
Rentals 37% 52%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Springfield or Charleston?
A: Springfield has a much larger population count than Charleston: 116313 compared with 21202 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Springfield or in Charleston?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Springfield.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Springfield or Charleston?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Springfield.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Charleston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 37% for Springfield versus 52% for Charleston.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Springfield may include: Decatur, Rock-Island, and Crest-Hill.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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