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Champaign County

Ohio · 38,714 residents · 428.977 sq mi
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Champaign County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,909. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $137,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
38,714
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38,890 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.6
+15%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K38K39K41K1990201020202024Champaign County
202439K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.6%(2,160)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(2,293)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(2,731)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.5%(2,502)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(1,969)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.2%(4,354)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(4,356)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.2%(5,121)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.9%(5,761)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.3%(4,375)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.2%(2,381)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(711)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,909
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,403
+45%since 2000
from $19,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Champaign County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(37,079)
Black2.3%(891)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(269)
Asian0.3%(99)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(35,314)
Black1.8%(683)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(648)
Asian0.3%(125)
Other3.5%(1,365)
Segregation Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(420)
Cuban0.2%(81)
Puerto Rican0.2%(70)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(85)
Korean0.1%(46)
Chinese0.1%(22)
Thai0%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German22.3%(8,673)
Irish15.2%(5,908)
English11.6%(4,496)
American9.8%(3,799)
Italian3%(1,147)
Dutch2.2%(868)
Scottish2.1%(811)
French1.5%(581)
Polish1.1%(411)
Welsh0.8%(295)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(271)
Swedish0.5%(197)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
British0.5%(178)
Czech0.4%(147)
Hungarian0.2%(93)
Swiss0.2%(66)
Greek0.1%(50)
Norwegian0.1%(50)
Slovak0.1%(45)
Canadian0.1%(36)
Belgian0.1%(35)
Austrian0.1%(34)
Portuguese0.1%(30)
Croatian0.1%(28)
Russian0.1%(28)
Australian0.1%(23)
Finnish0.1%(21)
Slovene0.1%(21)
Romanian0%(14)
Danish0%(3)
Latvian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.9%(4,584)
Married55.2%(8,746)
Widowed3%(479)
Divorced12.8%(2,032)
Women 15+
Never married22.7%(3,648)
Married54.6%(8,785)
Widowed10.3%(1,652)
Divorced12.5%(2,006)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Champaign County, Ohio?

Champaign County, Ohio has about 38,714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Champaign County, Ohio?

The typical household in Champaign County, Ohio earns about $59,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Champaign County, Ohio expensive?

In Champaign County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $137,200, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Champaign County, Ohio?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Champaign County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Champaign County, Ohio?

About 10.6% of people in Champaign County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Champaign County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Champaign County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,695 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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