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Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, city, in Champaign County, Illinois. Urbana had 39,719 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 38,336 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 39,341 (±34). GEOID 1777005.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,719
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,336 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,341 ±34
Median household income
$45,346
±$5,415 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$184,900
±$9,992 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$972
±$33 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Urbana and what county is it in?
Urbana is a city in Champaign County, Illinois. It covers 11.8 square miles of land, 3,237 residents per square mile in 2020.
Urbana is in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Urbana is also the Cunningham Township: the township has the same area and residents, so this page carries both.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Urbana, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 39,719 people lived in Urbana on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020 Census counted 38,336 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 39,341 (±34).
| Measure | Urbana | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,341 ±34 | 208,741 | −3,377 |
| Households | 16,856 ±586 | 85,472 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.98 ±0.07 | 2.27 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 19,228 ±556 | 95,115 | no clear change |
Urbana's population since 2000
From 36,395 in 2000 to 39,719 in 2025: up 9.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Urbana 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 Urbana?
The median resident of Urbana is 26.1 years old; 13.2% are under 18 and 11.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.7%. 21.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Urbana | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.1 ±1.2 | 30.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.2% ±1.9 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.5% ±1.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±2.1 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% ±1.7 pts | 8.3% | +3.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.9% ±2.7 pts | 62.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.7% ±2.3 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.2% ±1.6 pts | 11.4% | −4.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.2% ±2.4 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.6% ±2.6 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±1.2 pts | 10.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | +1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1% ±1.9 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.7% ±3.5 pts | 46.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 36.4% ±3.2 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.8% ±2.0 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3% ±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 Urbana earn?
Half of Urbana's 16,856 households earn less than $45,346 a year (±$5,415), against $63,683 in Champaign County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $45,661 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Urbana | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,346 ±$5,415 | $63,683 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,068 ±$5,114 | $91,413 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,592 ±$2,933 | $38,439 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.0% ±3.6 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.3% ±10.0 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5% ±2.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±1.1 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±2.0 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 Urbana?
Owners occupy 37.3% of Urbana's occupied homes and renters 62.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,900 by its owner (±$9,992). The median renter pays $972 a month including utilities, and 54.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Urbana | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,900 ±$9,992 | $211,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $972 ±$33 | $1,051 | −$59 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.0% ±4.4 pts | 47.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,591 ±$54 | $1,647 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 37.3% ±2.6 pts | 54.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 62.7% ±2.6 pts | 46.0% | – |
| Housing units | 19,228 ±556 | 95,115 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.9% ±2.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 38.6% ±2.4 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.6% ±1.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.2% ±1.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 21.5% ±2.9 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 many new homes is Urbana building?
Builders took permits for 62 new housing units in Urbana in 2025 (62 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Urbana work and get to work?
48.4% of Urbana's workers drive alone and 18.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Urbana | Champaign County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.4% ±2.8 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 48.4% ±4.1 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±1.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.0% ±2.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 13.9% ±2.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.6% ±2.7 pts | 15.5% | +14.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.2 min ±0.7 | 16.9 min | −1.3 min |
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 Urbana?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Urbana, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $10,208 (Tract 59.01) to $95,278 (Tract 57.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 56.01Champaign County | 5,881 | $65,467 |
| Tract 57.01Champaign County | 5,005 | $67,066 |
| Tract 58Champaign County | 3,865 | $71,525 |
| Tract 55Champaign County | 5,185 | $64,267 |
| Tract 53Champaign County | 4,265 | $26,250 |
| Tract 59.02Champaign County | 3,040 | $17,159 |
| Tract 59.01Champaign County | 2,466 | $10,208 |
| Tract 54.01Champaign County | 4,038 | $36,615 |
| Tract 56.02Champaign County | 2,665 | $66,667 |
| Tract 111Champaign County | 2,068 | $29,544 |
| Tract 57.02Champaign County | 1,652 | $95,278 |
| Tract 60Champaign County | 2,853 | $30,163 |
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 Urbana) · Census block assignment files
How does Urbana compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Urbana is the 1,048th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 43rd-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Urbana ranks 1,336th 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 | 43rd | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 137th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 148th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,336th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 1,035th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 629th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 613th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 92nd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,374th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,376th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 176th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,362nd | 1,382 |
Urbana's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Urbana with other places
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 Urbana?
6 of the 57 figures for Urbana 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Urbana are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Urbana.