Champaign County, Illinois Demographics 2026
Champaign County, Illinois has a population of 208,741, the 10th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $63,683 and the median home value is $211,500. The poverty rate is 19.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Champaign County Quick Facts
How Champaign County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 206,098 | 208,741 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $63,091 | $63,683 | +0.9% |
| Median home value | $205,100 | $211,500 | +3.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 61 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Champaign County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | 89,996 | $56,118 | 25.9% | $210,900 |
| Urbana | 39,341 | $45,346 | 28.0% | $184,900 |
| Rantoul | 12,421 | $48,691 | 16.9% | $118,200 |
| Mahomet | 10,049 | $118,586 | 3.8% | $299,100 |
| Savoy | 8,968 | $91,966 | 7.9% | $320,300 |
| St. Joseph | 3,778 | $120,789 | 4.1% | $270,900 |
| Tolono | 3,566 | $69,653 | 4.6% | $208,600 |
| Lake of the Woods | 2,091 | $61,625 | 4.7% | $193,500 |
| Fisher | 1,605 | $97,702 | 2.1% | $190,100 |
| Philo | 1,487 | $105,625 | 10.3% | $205,400 |
| Homer | 1,245 | $85,875 | 11.0% | $146,200 |
| Sidney | 936 | $88,618 | 4.3% | $197,600 |
| Thomasboro | 918 | $64,038 | 13.2% | $111,800 |
| Gifford | 822 | $76,964 | 7.1% | $171,200 |
| Ogden | 754 | $78,125 | 9.9% | $157,400 |
| Pesotum | 557 | $79,792 | 6.4% | $163,000 |
| Bondville | 404 | $71,250 | 13.6% | $168,200 |
| Ludlow | 372 | $45,000 | 24.7% | $72,500 |
| Sadorus | 296 | $78,750 | 9.1% | $132,500 |
| Royal | 292 | $86,250 | 2.7% | $161,200 |
| Broadlands | 274 | $64,063 | 13.1% | $125,000 |
| Seymour | 270 | $36,063 | 17.4% | $135,700 |
| Ivesdale | 209 | $64,375 | 7.8% | $118,100 |
| Allerton | 205 | $53,393 | 17.6% | $106,300 |
| Penfield | 190 | $97,000 | 12.4% | $96,200 |
| Dewey | 89 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Longview | 78 | $74,375 | 5.1% | $63,300 |
| Foosland | 37 | $81,250 | 10.8% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Champaign County is located in Illinois with a total population of 208,741. It is the 10th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 28 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Champaign County is 30.7 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Champaign County is $63,683. This is 24% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $211,500. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $263,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 67.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Champaign County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.3%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (11.4% vs 5.9%).
Education
46.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Champaign County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 25.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Champaign County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Champaign County, Illinois?
Champaign County has a population of 208,741, making it the 10th most populous county in Illinois.
What is the median income in Champaign County?
The median household income in Champaign County is $63,683 with a poverty rate of 19.1%.
How many cities are in Champaign County, Illinois?
Champaign County contains 28 Census-designated places.