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Champaign

Illinois · 88,302 residents · 23.026 sq mi
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Champaign has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,467. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,000. At a median age of 26.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88,302
+31%since 2000
from 67,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,835 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 2,932 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.7
+6%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K69K77K85K93K1990201020202024Champaign
202490K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,467
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,245
+62%since 2000
from $18,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
59.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(48,168)
Black15.5%(10,471)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,724)
Asian6.8%(4,591)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(36,702)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(45,409)
Black17.7%(15,625)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(7,717)
Asian16.7%(14,705)
Other3.2%(2,858)
Diversity Score81.5%(72,004)
Diversity Score
82
+50%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.4%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Champaign, Illinois?

Champaign, Illinois has about 88,302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Champaign, Illinois?

The typical household in Champaign, Illinois earns about $49,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Champaign, Illinois expensive?

In Champaign, Illinois, the median home is worth about $167,000, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Champaign, Illinois?

About 51.3% of adults age 25 and over in Champaign, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Champaign, Illinois?

About 23.9% of people in Champaign, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Champaign, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Champaign, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,800 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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