Township · Illinois
Rantoul Township, Illinois
Rantoul Township, township, in Champaign County, Illinois. Rantoul Township had 10,281 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,705 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,485 (±37). GEOID 1701962796.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,281
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,705 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,485 ±37
Median household income
$50,659
±$4,149 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$113,000
±$8,957 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$925
±$119 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Rantoul Township and what county is it in?
Rantoul Township is a township in Champaign County, Illinois. It covers 49.5 square miles of land, 216 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Rantoul Township: Rantoul (village, 12,371 in 2020) and Thomasboro (village, 1,034 in 2020).
Rantoul Township is in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rantoul Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,281 people lived in Rantoul Township on July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,705 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,485 (±37).
| Measure | Rantoul Township | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,485±37 | 208,741 | −626 |
| Households | 4,403±327 | 85,472 | +448 |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.17 | 2.27 | −0.36 |
| Housing units | 4,939±348 | 95,115 | no clear change |
Rantoul Township's population since 2000
From 11,196 in 2000 to 10,281 in 2025: down 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rantoul Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Rantoul Township?
The median resident of Rantoul Township is 36.0 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.5%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rantoul Township | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0±2.9 | 30.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8%±3.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3%±2.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Male | 48.2%±3.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.5%±5.2 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.5%±5.2 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.5%±4.5 pts | 13.4% | −11.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.3%±5.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6%±2.6 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.8%±3.9 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±2.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1%±3.4 pts | 10.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7%±3.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8%±2.3 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.5%±3.0 pts | 46.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1%±1.5 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7%±4.4 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Rantoul Township earn?
Half of Rantoul Township's 4,403 households earn less than $50,659 a year (±$4,149), against $63,683 in Champaign County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,439 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $6,780 after inflation. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rantoul Township | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,659±$4,149 | $63,683 | −$6,780 |
| Mean household income | $69,049±$6,450 | $91,413 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,227±$3,092 | $38,439 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7%±5.3 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.4%±13.1 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.8%±4.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.1%±4.4 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±5.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Rantoul Township?
Owners occupy 60.0% of Rantoul Township's occupied homes and renters 40.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,000 by its owner (±$8,957). The median renter pays $925 a month including utilities, and 32.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rantoul Township | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,000±$8,957 | $211,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $925±$119 | $1,051 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.0%±11.6 pts | 47.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,176±$178 | $1,647 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.0%±5.8 pts | 54.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.0%±5.8 pts | 46.0% | – |
| Housing units | 4,939±348 | 95,115 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.0%±5.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.0%±4.4 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6%±2.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.7%±3.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4%±3.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Rantoul Township work and get to work?
81.3% of Rantoul Township's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Rantoul Township | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8%±5.3 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±2.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.3%±5.5 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3%±4.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±3.8 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 min±1.4 | 16.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Rantoul Township?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Rantoul Township, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,909 (Tract 103) to $55,183 (Tract 102.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.04Champaign County | 4,466 | $55,183 |
| Tract 103Champaign County | 3,812 | $41,909 |
| Tract 101Champaign County | 4,229 | $48,503 |
| Tract 104Champaign County | 4,313 | $81,587 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Rantoul Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Rantoul Township compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rantoul Township is the 1,205th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 146th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Rantoul Township ranks 1,278th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 146th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,000th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 886th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,278th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,160th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 1,074th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 687th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 136th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,255th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,202nd | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,276th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 719th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,186th | 1,382 |
Rantoul Township's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Rantoul Township?
9 of the 57 figures for Rantoul Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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