Champaign County Summary

Life in Champaign County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Champaign County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Champaign County:

  • The population in Champaign County is 206,525.

  • The median home value in Champaign County is $198,110.

  • The median income in Champaign County is $61,090.

  • The median rent in Champaign County is $977.

  • The unemployment rate in Champaign County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Champaign County is 18.7%.

  • The average high in Champaign County is 70.5° and there are 96.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Champaign County

List Of Cities & Towns in Champaign County

Champaign, IL Population 88,628

Urbana, IL Population 38,741

Rantoul, IL Population 12,544

Mahomet, IL Population 9,545

Savoy, IL Population 8,682

St. Joseph, IL Population 3,931

Tolono, IL Population 3,567

Lake of the Woods, IL Population 2,350

Fisher, IL Population 1,722

Philo, IL Population 1,389

Homer, IL Population 1,060

Thomasboro, IL Population 1,023

Sidney, IL Population 980

Gifford, IL Population 827

Ogden, IL Population 756

Pesotum, IL Population 529

Bondville, IL Population 343

Royal, IL Population 339

Ludlow, IL Population 338

Sadorus, IL Population 334

Broadlands, IL Population 295

Seymour, IL Population 283

Ivesdale, IL Population 238

Penfield, IL Population 198

Allerton, IL Population 183

Longview, IL Population 82

Foosland, IL Population 25

Map Of Champaign County

Champaign County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Champaign County is 70.5°.

  • There are 79.9 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 96.9 inches of rain each year with 7.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:53 hours of sun each day in Champaign County.

StatChampaign County
Mean High70.5
Nice Days79.9
Rainfall96.9
Snowfall7.1
Sunny_hours4:53
70.5°
Average High
96.9
Inches of Rain

Champaign County Photos

Champaign Night
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL
Illini Union
Source: Wikipedia User | PD
Downtown Champaign Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User Ken Lund | CC BY-SA 2.0
Downtown Champaign Alley
Source: Wikipedia User CU Wiki Users/BrianZelip | CC BY-SA 3.0
Art Theater Champaign
Source: Wikipedia User tengrrl | CC BY-SA 2.0
Greenstreetcampustownchampaignillinois
Source: Wikipedia User Pwojdacz | CC BY-SA 4.0

Champaign County Demographics

Population over time in Champaign County

The current population in Champaign County is 206,525. The population has decreased -1.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 206,583 -1.6%
2021 210,006 0.0%
2020 209,922 -

Gender in Champaign County

  • Champaign County is 50.0% female with 103,279 female residents.

  • Champaign County is 50.0% male with 103,245 male residents.

Female
50.0% (103,279)
Male
50.0% (103,245)
Gender Champaign County IL USA
Female 50.0% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Champaign County

Champaign County is:

  • 65.1% White with 134,489 White residents.

  • 13.0% African American with 26,903 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 121 American Indian residents.

  • 11.0% Asian with 22,674 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 59 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 849 Other residents.

  • 3.9% Two Or More with 8,102 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.5% Hispanic with 13,328 Hispanic residents.

White
65.1% (134,489)
African American
13.0% (26,903)
American Indian
0.1% (121)
Asian
11.0% (22,674)
Hawaiian
0.0% (59)
Other
0.4% (849)
Two Or More
3.9% (8,102)
Hispanic
6.5% (13,328)

Table: Champaign County By Race

Race Champaign County IL USA
White 65.1% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 13.0% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 11.0% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.9% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.5% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Champaign County, Illinois

  • 11.4% of households in Champaign County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Champaign County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Champaign County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Champaign County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Champaign County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Champaign County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Champaign County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Champaign County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Champaign County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Champaign County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.4% (23,610)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (6,659)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (15,932)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (16,829)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (23,741)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.3% (33,720)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.2% (23,207)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2% (31,314)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.1% (14,672)
$200,000 or more
8.2% (16,836)
Income Champaign County IL USA
Less than $10,000 11.4% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.2% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.1% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.2% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Champaign County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Champaign County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Champaign County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Champaign County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Champaign County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Champaign County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Champaign County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Champaign County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Champaign County completed professional degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Champaign County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (2,065)
9-12th Grade
4% (8,261)
High School / GED
22% (45,435)
Some College
18% (37,174)
Associate's Degree
9% (18,587)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (43,370)
Master's Degree
15% (30,978)
Professional Degree
3% (6,195)
Doctorate Degree
7% (14,456)
Education Champaign County IL USA
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 5% 6%
High School / GED 22% 25% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 15% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 7% 1% 2%

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