Champaign, Illinois Population 2023

90,522

Champaign is a city located in Champaign County Illinois. Champaign has a 2023 population of 90,522. Champaign is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 88,418 in 2020.

The average household income in Champaign is $77,470 with a poverty rate of 23.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Champaign is 26.9 years, 26.1 years for males, and 27.7 years for females.

Champaign Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Champaign was:

  • White: 61.26%
  • Black or African American: 17.82%
  • Asian: 15.07%
  • Two or more races: 4.24%
  • Other race: 1.56%
  • Native American: 0.03%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
Land Area (mi²)
22.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,964.50/sq mi
Growth Rate
0.79% (707)
Growth Since 2020
2.38% (2,104)
The current population of Champaign, Illinois is 90,522 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 88,418.

Champaign, Illinois Population 2023

Population by Race

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White

Black or African American

Asian

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Champaign Population by Race

Champaign Population Pyramid 2023

Champaign Median Age

26.9

Total

26.1

Male

27.7

Female

Champaign Adults

There are 72,678 adults, (9,354 of whom are seniors) in Champaign.

Champaign Age Dependency

39.5

Age Dependency Ratio

14.8

Old Age Dependency Ratio

24.7

Child Dependency Ratio

Champaign Sex Ratio

Female42,72748.36%
Male45,61651.64%

Champaign Population by Age

Champaign Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

3.1

Average Family Size

2.28

Average Household Size

44.1%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Champaign Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Champaign Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Champaign Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 62.52%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 62.5%.

Champaign Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$43,905

Average Earnings

$48,723

Average Male

$39,110

Average Female

Champaign Earnings by Educational Attainment

Champaign Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Champaign Language

77.31% of Champaign residents speak only English, while 22.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.73% of the population.

Champaign Language

Champaign Poverty by Race

rate

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23.51%

Overall Poverty Rate

22.91%

Male Poverty Rate

24.15%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Champaign

The race most likely to be in poverty in Champaign is Native, with 90% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Champaign is White, with 18.66% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.92%.

Champaign Poverty

rate

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Champaign Poverty Rate by Education

rate

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Champaign Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Champaign Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Champaign Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

33.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

34.0%

Male Marriage Rate

33.9%

Female Marriage Rate

Champaign Married by Age and Sex

male

female

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 45-54.

Champaign Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Champaign Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

2,536

Number of Veterans

2,319

Male Veterans

217

Female Veterans

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Champaign Veterans by War

count

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Champaign Veterans by Age

count

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Champaign Veterans by Race

Champaign Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

6.49%

Veteran Poverty Rate

21.6%

Veteran Disability Rate

Champaign Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

60.3%

Labor Force Participation

57.1%

Employment Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Champaign Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Champaign Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Champaign Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

66.98%

Born in Champaign

91.9%

Native Born

17.87%

Foreign Born

12.4%

Non Citizen

5.47%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

91.9% of Champaign residents were born in the United States, with 66.98% having been born in Illinois. 12.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Champaign Place of Birth

Note: data after 2021 is projected based on recent change

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Champaign Population by Year