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
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 less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Champaign County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana | 11,153 | $66,768 | 12.8% | $147,300 |
| St. Paris | 2,237 | $56,741 | 5.8% | $143,000 |
| Mechanicsburg | 1,853 | $55,556 | 19.1% | $145,800 |
| North Lewisburg | 1,763 | $56,382 | 12.3% | $156,300 |
| Christiansburg | 701 | $73,125 | 10.0% | $95,400 |
| Rosewood | 385 | $111,658 | 0.0% | $196,400 |
| Woodstock | 269 | $55,938 | 12.3% | $130,200 |
| Mutual | 73 | $51,250 | 13.7% | $175,000 |
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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.