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Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign County, Illinois. Champaign County had 209,972 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. It holds 56 places (24 cities, villages and boroughs, 28 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 48 census tracts. GEOID 17019.
Champaign County is one of the 3 counties of the Champaign-Urbana, IL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
209,972
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 205,865 · ACS 2020-2024: 208,741
Median household income
$63,683
±$1,675 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$211,500
±$4,486 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,051
±$21 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Champaign County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 205,865 residents in Champaign County. The Census Bureau estimates 209,972 for July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, while Illinois shrank 0.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 208,741 over 996 square miles of land.
| Measure | Champaign County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 208,741 | 12,694,798 | −1,181 |
| Households | 85,472±868 | 5,036,449 | +3,103 |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.02 | 2.46 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 95,115±182 | 5,457,452 | +2,416 |
Champaign County's population since 2000
From 179,669 in 2000 to 209,972 in 2025: up 16.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Champaign County?
Champaign County holds 56 places: 24 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 28 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Champaign with 91,195 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Champaign | 88,302 | $56,118 |
|---|---|---|
| Urbana | 38,336 | $45,346 |
| Mahomet Township | 13,697 | $115,615 |
| Rantoul | 12,371 | $48,691 |
| Champaign Township | 11,264 | $100,063 |
| Rantoul Township | 10,705 | $50,659 |
| Mahomet | 9,434 | $118,586 |
| Savoy | 8,857 | $91,966 |
| Urbana Township | 7,556 | $62,905 |
| Tolono Township | 6,298 | $90,641 |
| St. Joseph Township | 5,597 | $116,250 |
| Ludlow Township | 4,077 | $55,012 |
| St. Joseph | 3,810 | $120,789 |
| Tolono | 3,604 | $69,653 |
| Lake of the Woods | 2,403 | $61,625 |
| Brown Township | 2,107 | $91,429 |
| Fisher | 2,062 | $97,702 |
| Philo Township | 1,897 | $113,201 |
| Sidney Township | 1,709 | $107,222 |
| Ogden Township | 1,531 | $97,083 |
| South Homer Township | 1,492 | $84,063 |
| Philo | 1,392 | $105,625 |
| Newcomb Township | 1,377 | $109,265 |
| Compromise Township | 1,323 | $96,328 |
| Sidney | 1,208 | $88,618 |
| Homer | 1,073 | $85,875 |
| Thomasboro | 1,034 | $64,038 |
| Hensley TownshipGEOID 1701934189 | 1,033 | $108,081 |
| Scott Township, Champaign County | 999 | $101,875 |
| Somer Township | 988 | $103,793 |
| Sadorus Township | 948 | $105,313 |
| Gifford | 911 | $76,964 |
| Pesotum TownshipGEOID 1701959286 | 882 | $72,500 |
| Ogden | 729 | $78,125 |
| East Bend TownshipGEOID 1701921566 | 623 | $128,895 |
| Harwood Township | 610 | $77,411 |
| Pesotum | 550 | $79,792 |
| Stanton TownshipGEOID 1701972273 | 514 | $163,158 |
| Condit TownshipGEOID 1701916080 | 486 | $111,607 |
| Ayers Township | 421 | $62,500 |
| Sadorus | 402 | $78,750 |
| Bondville | 388 | $71,250 |
| Raymond Township, Champaign CountyGEOID 1701962952 | 354 | $123,750 |
| Crittenden TownshipGEOID 1701917588 | 337 | $114,519 |
| SeymourGEOID 1768809 | 317 | $36,063 |
| Broadlands | 316 | $64,063 |
| LudlowGEOID 1745174 | 308 | $45,000 |
| RoyalGEOID 1766157 | 293 | $86,250 |
| IvesdaleGEOID 1737998 | 265 | $64,375 |
| Colfax TownshipGEOID 1701915482 | 219 | $58,839 |
| Kerr TownshipGEOID 1701939688 | 183 | $135,521 |
| PenfieldGEOID 1758577 | 151 | $97,000 |
| LongviewGEOID 1744602 | 112 | $74,375 |
| DeweyGEOID 1719746 | 105 | not published |
| FooslandGEOID 1726662 | 75 | $81,250 |
| Allerton | 262 | $53,393 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Champaign County?
The median resident of Champaign County is 30.7 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.4%. 14.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Champaign County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7±0.1 | 39.0 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 19.1%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9%±0.1 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3% | 18.8% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.4%±0.3 pts | 58.1% | −4.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.4%±0.4 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.4%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | +0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.2%±0.8 pts | 14.7% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.0%±0.8 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3%±0.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±0.6 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±0.5 pts | 6.9% | +1.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±0.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.2%±1.3 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.3%±1.2 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Champaign County earn?
Half of Champaign County's 85,472 households earn less than $63,683 a year (±$1,675), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $64,977 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Champaign County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,683±$1,675 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,413±$2,535 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,439±$1,091 | $46,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.1%±1.2 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5%±2.5 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±0.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±0.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 Champaign County?
Owners occupy 54.0% of Champaign County's occupied homes and renters 46.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $211,500 by its owner (±$4,486). The median renter pays $1,051 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Champaign County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $211,500±$4,486 | $263,300 | +$12,005 |
| Median gross rent | $1,051±$21 | $1,274 | −$34 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2%±2.0 pts | 39.0% | +3.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,647±$31 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.0%±1.1 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 95,115±182 | 5,457,452 | +2,416 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0%±1.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.3%±1.1 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.1%±0.7 pts | 20.2% | – |
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 Champaign County building?
Builders took permits for 860 new housing units across Champaign County in 2025 (267 single-family), 4.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Champaign County get to work?
64.2% of Champaign County's workers drive alone and 15.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Champaign County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.6%±1.0 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.2%±1.4 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.4%±0.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 6.9%±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.5%±1.1 pts | 15.9% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.9 min±0.4 | 27.8 min | −0.8 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 are Champaign County's census tracts?
Champaign County is divided into 48 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $2,500 or less (Tract 4.01) to $126,918 (Tract 106.01).
All 48 census tracts of Champaign County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Champaign County compare with Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 102 |
| Median household income | 65th of 102 |
| Median home value | 12th of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 102 |
| Median age | 102nd of 102 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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