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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Urbana

Illinois · 36,363 residents · 11.841 sq mi
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Urbana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $69,600. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

36,363
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 36,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,071 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,074 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.5
+4%vs 2000
vs 24.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
36K38K40K41K43K1990201020202024Urbana
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,705
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,819 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,439
−28%vs 2000
vs $15,969 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$69,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$413
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $537 in 2000
US average: $450
39.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 37.0% in 2000
60.6% rent
3.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(23,811)
Black14.2%(5,181)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,288)
Asian14.2%(5,169)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(22,969)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(27,452)
Black11.5%(4,167)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,046)
Asian11.7%(4,259)
Other1.3%(485)
Diversity Score54.4%(19,780)
54
−14%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
34.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Urbana, Illinois?

Urbana, Illinois has about 36,363 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Urbana, Illinois?

The typical household in Urbana, Illinois earns about $21,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Urbana, Illinois expensive?

In Urbana, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,600, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Urbana, Illinois?

About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in Urbana, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Urbana, Illinois?

About 21.8% of people in Urbana, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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