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Champaign County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Champaign County, Ohio has a population of 38,772, the 63rd most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $74,239 and the median home value is $186,300. The poverty rate is 8.2%.

Champaign County Quick Facts

Population 38,772
Median Household Income $74,239
Median Home Value $186,300
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.2%
Median Age 41.6 years
Homeownership Rate 76.7%
Affordability Ratio 2.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%
High School Graduation 91.8%
Cities/Places 8
Population 38,772 63rd of 88
Median Income $74,239 7% higher than state
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Unemployment 5.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.2%
$25K-$50K 20.6%
$50K-$100K 34.5%
$100K+ 32.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.8%
$10K-$15K
3.4%
$15K-$20K
2.6%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
3.7%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
4.7%
$50K-$60K
6.6%
$60K-$75K
11.2%
$75K-$100K
16.6%
$100K-$125K
12.8%
$125K-$150K
8.0%
$150K-$200K
6.7%
$200K+
5.3%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
63.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

15out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Champaign County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Urbana11,153$66,76812.8%$147,300
St. Paris2,237$56,7415.8%$143,000
Mechanicsburg1,853$55,55619.1%$145,800
North Lewisburg1,763$56,38212.3%$156,300
Christiansburg701$73,12510.0%$95,400
Rosewood385$111,6580.0%$196,400
Woodstock269$55,93812.3%$130,200
Mutual73$51,25013.7%$175,000

Population Overview

Champaign County is located in Ohio with a total population of 38,772. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Champaign County is 41.6 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Champaign County is $74,239. This is 7% higher than the state median of $69,680. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $186,300. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Champaign County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Champaign County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Champaign County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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, Ohio?

Champaign County has a population of 38,772, making it the 63rd most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Champaign County?

The median household income in Champaign County is $74,239 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.

How many cities are in Champaign County, Ohio?

Champaign County contains 8 Census-designated places.