Champaign County's estimated 2026 population is 217,496 with a growth rate of 1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Champaign County is the 10th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 201,558 and has seen a growth of 7.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Champaign County includes 66.25% White, 13.36% Black or African American, 10.68% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (66.25%)
Black or African American (13.36%)
Asian (10.68%)
Two or more races (7.56%)
Other race (1.96%)
Native American (0.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136,542 | 66.25% |
| Black or African American | 27,538 | 13.36% |
| Asian | 22,008 | 10.68% |
| Two or more races | 15,590 | 7.56% |
| Other race | 4,031 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 322 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Champaign County's average per capita income is $50,420. Household income levels show a median of $63,091. The poverty rate stands at 18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $118,969 | $145,709 |
| Families | $97,100 | $123,554 |
| Households | $63,091 | $89,697 |
| Non Families | $37,430 | $52,687 |
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