State
County
Land Area (mi²)
22.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,974.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.02%
Growth Since 2010
11.95%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
225,531
World Population Review
Champaign, Illinois Population 2021
90,739
Champaign is a city located in Champaign County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 90,739, it is the 9th largest city in Illinois and the 374th largest city in the United States . Champaign is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 11.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 81,055 in 2010. Champaign reached it's highest population of 90,739 in 2021. Spanning over 23 miles, Champaign has a population density of 3,974 people per square mile.
The average household income in Champaign is $73,280 with a poverty rate of 24.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $952 per month, and the median house value is $161,800. The median age in Champaign is 27.4 years, 26.2 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
Champaign Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Champaign was:
- White: 64.20%
- Black or African American: 18.57%
- Asian: 13.25%
- Two or more races: 2.73%
- Other race: 1.12%
- Native American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
The current population of Champaign, Illinois is 90,739 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 87,994.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 81,055.
Champaign, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 225,531 | -251 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 225,782 | -251 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 226,033 | -251 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 226,284 | -563 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 226,847 | 125 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 226,722 | 990 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 225,732 | 1,381 | 0.61% |
| 2014 | 224,351 | 1,497 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 222,854 | 1,723 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 221,131 | 1,255 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 219,876 | 1,621 | 0.74% |
| 2010 | 218,255 | 0.00% |
Champaign Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,262 | 64.20% |
| Black or African American | 16,278 | 18.57% |
| Asian | 11,616 | 13.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2,389 | 2.73% |
| Some Other Race | 980 | 1.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 92 | 0.10% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.02% |
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Champaign Population by Race
Champaign Population Pyramid $2021
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Champaign Population by Age
Champaign Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,636 | 2.3 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 19,381 | 1.6 | 27.3 |
| Married | 11,058 | 3.13 | 73 |
| Female | 2,816 | 3.45 | 31.1 |
| Male | 1,381 | 3.25 | 35.6 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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Champaign Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 805 | 1.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,677 | 3.54% |
| High School Graduate | 8,798 | 18.56% |
| Some College | 8,930 | 18.84% |
| Associates Degree | 3,723 | 7.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,180 | 21.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,293 | 28.04% |
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Champaign Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Champaign Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,172 | 29,388 | 16,081 |
| Black | 8,820 | 7,689 | 1,911 |
| Asian | 4,987 | 4,664 | 3,929 |
| Hispanic | 2,604 | 2,392 | 1,185 |
| 2+ Races | 845 | 828 | 394 |
| Other Race | 447 | 365 | 220 |
| Native American | 53 | 38 | |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Champaign Educational Attainment by Race
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$39,853
Average Earnings
$43,981
Average Male
$33,068
Average Female
Champaign Earnings by Educational Attainment
Champaign Language by Age
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Champaign Language
78.67% of Champaign residents speak only English, while 21.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.17% of the population.
Champaign Language
Champaign Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46,678 | 9,846 | 21.09% |
| Black | 15,720 | 4,453 | 28.33% |
| Asian | 10,100 | 3,722 | 36.85% |
| Hispanic | 4,969 | 1,148 | 23.10% |
| Multiple | 2,322 | 609 | 26.23% |
| Other | 980 | 376 | 38.37% |
| Native | 89 | 89 | 100.00% |
24.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.53%
Male Poverty Rate
26.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Champaign
The race most likely to be in poverty in Champaign is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Champaign is White, with 21.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.06%.
Champaign Poverty
Champaign Poverty Rate by Education
Champaign Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Champaign Married by Age and Sex
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Champaign Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Champaign Marital Status by Race
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Champaign Marital Status
Champaign Veterans by War
Champaign Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,203 | 4.49% |
| Black | 490 | 4.11% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.74% |
| Other Race | 40 | 5.71% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 2.91% |
Champaign Veterans by Race
Champaign Veterans by Education
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6.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.10%
Veteran Disability Rate
Champaign Veterans by Education
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61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Champaign Employment by Age
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Champaign Employment by Race
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Champaign Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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85.33%
Native Born
14.67%
Foreign Born
10.15%
Non Citizen
4.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.33% of Champaign residents were born in the United States, with 61.80% having been born in Illinois. 10.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Champaign Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90,739 | 915 | 1.02% |
| 2020 | 89,824 | 915 | 1.03% |
| 2019 | 88,909 | 915 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 87,994 | 155 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 87,839 | 595 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 87,244 | 1,026 | 1.19% |
| 2015 | 86,218 | 1,265 | 1.49% |
| 2014 | 84,953 | 841 | 1.00% |
| 2013 | 84,112 | 910 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 83,202 | 872 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 82,330 | 925 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 81,405 | 13,887 | 1.89% |
| 2000 | 67,518 | 4,016 | 0.62% |
| 1990 | 63,502 | 5,235 | 0.86% |
| 1980 | 58,267 | 1,430 | 0.25% |
| 1970 | 56,837 | 7,254 | 1.37% |
| 1960 | 49,583 | 10,020 | 2.28% |
| 1950 | 39,563 | 16,261 | 5.44% |
| 1940 | 23,302 | 2,954 | 1.36% |
| 1930 | 20,348 | 4,475 | 2.51% |
| 1920 | 15,873 | 3,452 | 2.48% |
| 1910 | 12,421 | 3,323 | 3.16% |
| 1900 | 9,098 | 3,259 | 4.53% |
| 1890 | 5,839 | 736 | 1.36% |
| 1880 | 5,103 | 478 | 0.99% |
| 1870 | 4,625 | 0.00% |