Champaign is a city located in Champaign County Illinois. Champaign has a 2024 population of 89,462. Champaign is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 88,368 in 2020.
The average household income in Champaign is $83,729 with a poverty rate of 23.58%. The median age in Champaign is 27 years: 26.4 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Champaign was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,904 | 59.69% |
| Black or African American | 15,246 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 14,060 | 15.86% |
| Two or more races | 4,417 | 4.98% |
| Other race | 1,798 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 178 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.03% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,300 | 2.3 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Non Family | 18,789 | 1.55 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Married | 12,068 | 3.04 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Female | 3,275 | 3.36 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Male | 1,168 | 3.6 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
45.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,309 | 4.87% |
| Associates Degree | 3,331 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,916 | 20.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,604 | 30.83% |
| High School Graduate | 8,483 | 17.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 813 | 1.72% |
| Some College | 7,921 | 16.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,503 | 28,558 | 16,275 |
| Black | 7,940 | 6,615 | 1,634 |
| Asian | 6,320 | 5,929 | 5,058 |
| Hispanic | 2,372 | 1,926 | 869 |
| 2+ Races | 1,477 | 1,449 | 784 |
| Other Race | 993 | 657 | 452 |
| Native American | 89 | 89 | 0 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,273 | $58,340 | $46,560 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,659 | $88,301 | $61,698 |
| High School Graduate | $34,207 | $38,619 | $26,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,924 | $29,973 | $21,487 |
| Overall | $47,160 | $53,407 | $42,603 |
| Some College | $38,663 | $42,995 | $34,897 |
$47,160
Average Earnings
$53,407
Average Male
$42,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.49% of Champaign residents speak only English, while 23.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44,809 | 8,331 | 18.59% |
| Asian | 13,036 | 4,734 | 36.31% |
| Black | 14,868 | 3,799 | 25.55% |
| Multiple | 4,170 | 1,355 | 32.49% |
| Hispanic | 4,911 | 1,274 | 25.94% |
| Other | 1,791 | 418 | 23.34% |
| Native | 175 | 48 | 27.43% |
23.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.14%
Male Poverty Rate
24.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Champaign is Asian, with 36.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Champaign is White, with 18.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.3% |
| High School | 15.09% |
| Some College | 14.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 46.87% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 16.3% |
| Male Employed | 11.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,990 | $119,244 |
| Households | $58,273 | $83,729 |
| Married Families | $110,550 | $143,953 |
| Non Families | $35,408 | $51,165 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,425
Number of Veterans
2,243
Male Veterans
182
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 729 |
| Second Gulf War | 652 |
| First Gulf War | 553 |
| Korea | 114 |
| World War II | 53 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 608 |
| 65 to 74 | 601 |
| 55 to 64 | 447 |
| 35 to 54 | 434 |
| 18 to 34 | 335 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,033 | 4.38% |
| Black | 264 | 2.43% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 1.6% |
| Native American | 24 | 21.43% |
| Other Race | 15 | 1.22% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.56%
Born in Champaign
82.99%
Native Born
17.01%
Foreign Born
11.49%
Non Citizen
5.53%
Naturalized
82.99% of Champaign residents were born in the United States, with 60.56% having been born in Illinois. 11.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 90,831 | 274 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 90,557 | 274 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 90,283 | 273 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 90,010 | 274 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 89,736 | 274 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 89,462 | 273 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 89,189 | 107 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 89,082 | -211 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 89,293 | 925 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 88,368 | -509 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 88,877 | 774 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 88,103 | 189 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 87,914 | 600 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 87,314 | 1,041 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 86,273 | 1,276 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 84,997 | 850 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 84,147 | 923 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 83,224 | 881 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 82,343 | 937 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 81,406 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 67,518 | 4,016 | 6.32% |
| 1990 | 63,502 | 5,235 | 8.98% |
| 1980 | 58,267 | 1,430 | 2.52% |
| 1970 | 56,837 | 7,254 | 14.63% |
| 1960 | 49,583 | 10,020 | 25.33% |
| 1950 | 39,563 | 16,261 | 69.78% |
| 1940 | 23,302 | 2,954 | 14.52% |
| 1930 | 20,348 | 4,475 | 28.19% |
| 1920 | 15,873 | 3,452 | 27.79% |
| 1910 | 12,421 | 3,323 | 36.52% |
| 1900 | 9,098 | 3,259 | 55.81% |
| 1890 | 5,839 | 736 | 14.42% |
| 1880 | 5,103 | 478 | 10.34% |
| 1870 | 4,625 | -86,206 | -94.91% |