Champaign County, Illinois's estimated 2024 population is 205,119 with a growth rate of -0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Champaign County, Illinois is the 10th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 201,558 and has seen a growth of 1.77% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 202,494 | -525 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 203,019 | -525 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 203,544 | -525 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 204,069 | -525 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 204,594 | -525 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 205,119 | -525 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 205,644 | -525 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 206,169 | -436 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 206,605 | 951 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 205,654 | -3,958 | -1.89% |
| 2019 | 209,612 | -594 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 210,206 | -424 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 210,630 | 242 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 210,388 | 854 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 209,534 | 1,466 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 208,068 | 1,541 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 206,527 | 1,830 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 204,697 | 1,458 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 203,239 | 1,681 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 201,558 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 173,025 | 4,633 | 2.75% |
| 1980 | 168,392 | 5,111 | 3.13% |
| 1970 | 163,281 | 30,845 | 23.29% |
| 1960 | 132,436 | 26,336 | 24.82% |
| 1950 | 106,100 | 35,522 | 50.33% |
| 1940 | 70,578 | 6,305 | 9.81% |
| 1930 | 64,273 | 7,314 | 12.84% |
| 1920 | 56,959 | 5,130 | 9.9% |
| 1910 | 51,829 | 4,207 | 8.83% |
| 1900 | 47,622 | 5,463 | 12.96% |
| 1890 | 42,159 | 1,296 | 3.17% |
| 1880 | 40,863 | 8,126 | 24.82% |
| 1870 | 32,737 | 18,108 | 123.78% |
| 1860 | 14,629 | 11,980 | 452.25% |
| 1850 | 2,649 | 1,174 | 79.59% |
| 1840 | 1,475 | -201,019 | -99.27% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141,142 | 68.34% |
| Black or African American | 27,268 | 13.2% |
| Asian | 22,693 | 10.99% |
| Two or more races | 11,801 | 5.71% |
| Other race | 3,282 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 251 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.04% |
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 | 82,467 | 2.33 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Non Family | 39,742 | 1.47 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
| Married | 32,565 | 3.03 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Female | 7,592 | 3.49 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Male | 2,568 | 3.41 | 47 | 53 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,421 | 3.67% |
| Associates Degree | 10,549 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,912 | 20.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 30,003 | 24.93% |
| High School Graduate | 26,456 | 21.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,993 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 22,032 | 18.3% |
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 | 85,899 | 83,273 | 39,621 |
| Black | 14,311 | 12,246 | 3,020 |
| Asian | 10,487 | 9,895 | 8,247 |
| Hispanic | 5,982 | 4,933 | 2,438 |
| 2+ Races | 4,666 | 4,438 | 2,122 |
| Other Race | 1,904 | 1,377 | 809 |
| Native American | 157 | 155 | 12 |
| Islander | 59 | 59 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,821 | $60,144 | $48,185 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,344 | $79,227 | $59,724 |
| High School Graduate | $35,284 | $39,976 | $31,033 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,762 | $32,843 | $28,311 |
| Overall | $47,517 | $54,882 | $41,771 |
| Some College | $41,825 | $47,862 | $36,692 |
$47,517
Average Earnings
$54,882
Average Male
$41,771
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.07% of Champaign County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 17.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 124,650 | 16,698 | 13.4% |
| Asian | 20,974 | 7,355 | 35.07% |
| Black | 26,210 | 7,016 | 26.77% |
| Hispanic | 11,944 | 3,029 | 25.36% |
| Multiple | 10,976 | 2,207 | 20.11% |
| Other | 3,241 | 1,066 | 32.89% |
| Native | 248 | 50 | 20.16% |
18.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.02%
Male Poverty Rate
19.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Champaign County, Illinois is Asian, with 35.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Champaign County, Illinois is White, with 13.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.23% |
| High School | 12.39% |
| Some College | 11.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 33.72% |
| Female Employed | 12.72% |
| Male Employed | 9.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,792 | $117,966 |
| Households | $61,090 | $86,280 |
| Married Families | $114,825 | $137,943 |
| Non Families | $36,559 | $50,824 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7,492
Number of Veterans
6,908
Male Veterans
584
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,897 |
| First Gulf War | 1,582 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,533 |
| Korea | 425 |
| World War II | 119 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 2,270 |
| 75+ | 1,759 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,613 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,097 |
| 18 to 34 | 753 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,422 | 5.42% |
| Black | 756 | 3.83% |
| 2+ Races | 186 | 2.63% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 1.18% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 26 | 14.05% |
| Other Race | 15 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
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
65.41%
Born in Champaign County, Illinois
86.94%
Native Born
13.06%
Foreign Born
8.45%
Non Citizen
4.61%
Naturalized
86.94% of Champaign County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 65.41% having been born in Illinois. 8.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.