Champaign, Illinois Population 2022
Champaign is a city located in Champaign County Illinois. Champaign has a 2020 population of 89,752. Champaign is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 1.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 88,302 in 2010.
The average household income in Champaign is $73,280 with a poverty rate of 23.87%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $922 per month, and the median house value is $167,000. 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 Champaignwas:
- White: 62.22%
- Black or African American: 18.06%
- Asian: 14.64%
- Two or more races: 3.63%
- Other race: 1.35%
- Native American: 0.08%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 218,255 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 219,876 | 1,621 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 221,131 | 1,255 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 222,854 | 1,723 | 0.77% |
| 2014 | 224,351 | 1,497 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 225,732 | 1,381 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 226,722 | 990 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 226,847 | 125 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 226,284 | -563 | -0.25% |
| 2019 | 226,033 | -251 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 225,782 | -251 | -0.11% |
| 2021 | 225,531 | -251 | -0.11% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,931 | 62.22% |
| Black or African American | 15,946 | 18.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 72 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 12,926 | 14.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 1,191 | 1.35% |
| Two or More Races | 3,202 | 3.63% |
Champaign Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 34,851 | 2.3 | 44 |
| Married | 11,372 | 3.11 | 75.9 |
| Male | 1,197 | 3.61 | 40.9 |
| Female | 3,055 | 3.38 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 19,227 | 1.58 | 27.5 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 758 | 1.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,919 | 4.03% |
| High School Graduate | 8,533 | 17.90% |
| Some College | 8,543 | 17.92% |
| Associates Degree | 3,481 | 7.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,346 | 21.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,095 | 29.56% |
Champaign Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Asian | 5,662 | 5,310 | 4,504 |
| White | 29,829 | 28,998 | 16,432 |
| Other Race | 734 | 482 | 392 |
| Hispanic | 2,653 | 2,269 | 1,141 |
| 2+ Races | 1,113 | 1,084 | 443 |
| Black | 8,496 | 7,414 | 1,929 |
| Native American | 36 | 21 |
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%.
$41,709
Average Earnings
$45,826
Average Male
$36,558
Average Female
Champaign Language by Age
Champaign Language
77.33% of Champaign residents speak only English, while 22.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 9.85% of the population.
Champaign Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 68 | 68 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 11,549 | 4,226 | 36.59% |
| Multiple | 2,918 | 880 | 30.16% |
| Black | 15,338 | 4,114 | 26.82% |
| White | 45,833 | 8,857 | 19.32% |
| Other | 292 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 5,007 | 1,258 | 25.12% |
23.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.98%
Male Poverty Rate
24.84%
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 Hispanic, with 25.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.81%.
Champaign Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Champaign Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,298 | 4.79% |
| Black | 327 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.85% |
| Other Race | 20 | 2.26% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 2.66% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 2.44% |
Champaign Veterans by Education
5.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
61%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
60.73%
Born in Champaign
84.16%
Native Born
15.84%
Foreign Born
11.01%
Non Citizen
4.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.16% of Champaign residents were born in the United States, with 60.73% having been born in Illinois. 11.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 4,625 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 5,103 | 478 | 0.99% |
| 1890 | 5,839 | 736 | 1.36% |
| 1900 | 9,098 | 3,259 | 4.53% |
| 1910 | 12,421 | 3,323 | 3.16% |
| 1920 | 15,873 | 3,452 | 2.48% |
| 1930 | 20,348 | 4,475 | 2.51% |
| 1940 | 23,302 | 2,954 | 1.36% |
| 1950 | 39,563 | 16,261 | 5.44% |
| 1960 | 49,583 | 10,020 | 2.28% |
| 1970 | 56,837 | 7,254 | 1.37% |
| 1980 | 58,267 | 1,430 | 0.25% |
| 1990 | 63,502 | 5,235 | 0.86% |
| 2000 | 67,518 | 4,016 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 81,055 | 13,537 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 81,780 | 725 | 0.89% |
| 2012 | 82,505 | 725 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 83,230 | 725 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 83,955 | 725 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 84,680 | 725 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 85,405 | 725 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 86,130 | 725 | 0.85% |
| 2018 | 86,855 | 725 | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 87,580 | 725 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 88,302 | 722 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 89,027 | 725 | 0.82% |
| 2022 | 89,752 | 725 | 0.81% |