State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,527.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.63%
Growth Since 2010
1.05%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
225,531
World Population Review
Urbana, Illinois Population 2021
41,684
Urbana is a city located in Champaign County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Champaign County. With a 2020 population of 41,684, it is the 36th largest city in Illinois and the 939th largest city in the United States . Urbana is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually but its population has increased by 1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 41,250 in 2010. Urbana reached it's highest population of 43,065 in 2015. Spanning over 12 miles, Urbana has a population density of 3,527 people per square mile.
The average household income in Urbana is $58,888 with a poverty rate of 29.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $838 per month, and the median house value is $155,000. The median age in Urbana is 25.1 years, 24.7 years for males, and 25.5 years for females.
Urbana Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Urbana was:
- White: 59.36%
- Asian: 18.93%
- Black or African American: 16.41%
- Two or more races: 3.41%
- Other race: 1.32%
- Native American: 0.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.21%
The current population of Urbana, Illinois is 41,684 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 42,479.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 41,250.
Urbana, 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% |
Urbana Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,356 | 59.36% |
| Asian | 8,088 | 18.93% |
| Black or African American | 7,011 | 16.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1,458 | 3.41% |
| Some Other Race | 564 | 1.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 152 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.21% |
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Urbana Population by Race
Urbana Population Pyramid $2021
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Urbana Population by Age
Urbana Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,742 | 2.13 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 10,190 | 1.61 | 18.5 |
| Married | 4,493 | 2.87 | 77.1 |
| Female | 1,367 | 3.33 | 25.4 |
| Male | 692 | 2.78 | 37.3 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
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Urbana Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 274 | 1.28% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 551 | 2.57% |
| High School Graduate | 3,413 | 15.92% |
| Some College | 2,827 | 13.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,481 | 6.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,430 | 25.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,467 | 34.82% |
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Urbana Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Urbana Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,097 | 12,980 | 8,621 |
| Asian | 3,313 | 3,205 | 2,739 |
| Black | 3,265 | 2,919 | 553 |
| Hispanic | 1,235 | 1,031 | 698 |
| 2+ Races | 516 | 452 | 321 |
| Other Race | 272 | 246 | 171 |
| Native American | 90 | 90 | |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Urbana Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,168
Average Earnings
$37,234
Average Male
$31,219
Average Female
Urbana Earnings by Educational Attainment
Urbana Language by Age
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Urbana Language
73.32% of Urbana residents speak only English, while 26.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.17% of the population.
Urbana Language
Urbana Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,127 | 4,322 | 22.60% |
| Asian | 6,627 | 3,164 | 47.74% |
| Black | 6,131 | 2,249 | 36.68% |
| Hispanic | 2,332 | 502 | 21.53% |
| Multiple | 1,329 | 364 | 27.39% |
| Other | 542 | 186 | 34.32% |
29.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.90%
Male Poverty Rate
28.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Urbana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Urbana is Asian, with 47.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Urbana is Hispanic, with 21.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.74%.
Urbana Poverty
Urbana Poverty Rate by Education
Urbana Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Urbana Married by Age and Sex
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Urbana 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.
Urbana Marital Status by Race
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Urbana Marital Status
Urbana Veterans by War
Urbana Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 921 | 4.04% |
| Black | 204 | 3.78% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 6 | 3.95% |
Urbana Veterans by Race
Urbana Veterans by Education
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14.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
Urbana Veterans by Education
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57.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
Urbana Employment by Age
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Urbana Employment by Race
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Urbana 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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79.78%
Native Born
20.22%
Foreign Born
14.89%
Non Citizen
5.33%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.78% of Urbana residents were born in the United States, with 53.07% having been born in Illinois. 14.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Urbana Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,684 | -265 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 41,949 | -265 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 42,214 | -265 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 42,479 | -292 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 42,771 | -253 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 43,024 | -41 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 43,065 | 147 | 0.34% |
| 2014 | 42,918 | 200 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 42,718 | 170 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 42,548 | 135 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 42,413 | 168 | 0.40% |
| 2010 | 42,245 | 5,850 | 1.50% |
| 2000 | 36,395 | 51 | 0.01% |
| 1990 | 36,344 | 366 | 0.10% |
| 1980 | 35,978 | 2,002 | 0.57% |
| 1970 | 33,976 | 6,682 | 2.21% |
| 1960 | 27,294 | 4,460 | 1.80% |
| 1950 | 22,834 | 8,770 | 4.97% |
| 1940 | 14,064 | 1,004 | 0.74% |
| 1930 | 13,060 | 2,816 | 2.46% |
| 1920 | 10,244 | 1,999 | 2.19% |
| 1910 | 8,245 | 2,517 | 3.71% |
| 1900 | 5,728 | 2,217 | 5.02% |
| 1890 | 3,511 | 569 | 1.78% |
| 1880 | 2,942 | 0.00% |