Champaign County, IL

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Champaign County Overview

206,525
TOTAL POPULATION
103,245
MALE POPULATION
103,280
FEMALE POPULATION
99.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,810
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,792
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,090
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,868
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
106,276
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Champaign County Area Codes

Race in Champaign County

The most populous races in Champaign County are White / Caucasian (141,142 | 68.3%), Black / African American (27,268 | 13.2%), and Asian (22,693 | 11.0%).
Race in Champaign County
Race# Population% Population
Asian22,69311.0%
Black / African American27,26813.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific880.0%
Hispanic or Latino13,3286.5%
Native / Alaskan2510.1%
White / Caucasian141,14268.3%
Two or more Races11,8015.7%
Some other Race3,2821.6%
Total206,525100.0%

Ancestry in Champaign County

The most populous ancestries reported in Champaign County are German (38,774 | 18.8%), Irish (20,647 | 10.0%), English (18,658 | 9.0%), Indian (Asian) (9,845 | 4.8%), and Mexican (8,108 | 3.9%), together accounting for 46.5% of all Champaign County residents.
Ancestry in Champaign County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan10.0%
African1,2940.6%
Albanian250.0%
Aleut20.0%
Alsatian190.0%
American6,5283.2%
Apache450.0%
Arab1,4780.7%
Argentinean1280.1%
Armenian1030.1%
Australian50.0%
Austrian4330.2%
Bangladeshi90.0%
Belgian1710.1%
Belizean180.0%
Bermudan170.0%
Bhutanese9780.5%
Blackfeet360.0%
Bolivian520.0%
Brazilian2540.1%
British1,1870.6%
Bulgarian200.0%
Burmese2,8311.4%
Cambodian1370.1%
Canadian1450.1%
Carpatho Rusyn160.0%
Central American1,2030.6%
Central American Indian1040.1%
Cherokee2580.1%
Chickasaw450.0%
Chilean1410.1%
Chippewa230.0%
Choctaw20.0%
Colombian3980.2%
Comanche40.0%
Costa Rican1540.1%
Creek330.0%
Croatian1890.1%
Cuban1810.1%
Cypriot80.0%
Czech7720.4%
Czechoslovakian1700.1%
Danish5430.3%
Dominican1400.1%
Dutch1,9640.9%
Eastern European5630.3%
Ecuadorian850.0%
Egyptian2480.1%
English18,6589.0%
Estonian630.0%
Ethiopian2320.1%
European3,4761.7%
Filipino4560.2%
Finnish2070.1%
French3,5951.7%
French Canadian7370.4%
German38,77418.8%
German Russian1400.1%
Ghanaian710.0%
Greek8580.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro230.0%
Guatemalan8530.4%
Guyanese10.0%
Haitian20.0%
Honduran370.0%
Houma60.0%
Hungarian5860.3%
Icelander240.0%
Indian (Asian)9,8454.8%
Indonesian1140.1%
Iranian5520.3%
Iraqi660.0%
Irish20,64710.0%
Iroquois90.0%
Israeli1140.1%
Italian6,7413.3%
Jamaican880.0%
Japanese600.0%
Jordanian340.0%
Kenyan300.0%
Korean1,7580.9%
Laotian940.1%
Latvian330.0%
Lebanese1530.1%
Liberian140.0%
Lithuanian4220.2%
Macedonian550.0%
Malaysian4760.2%
Mexican8,1083.9%
Mexican American Indian450.0%
Mongolian540.0%
Moroccan1870.1%
Native Hawaiian330.0%
New Zealander10.0%
Nicaraguan60.0%
Nigerian1980.1%
Northern European8320.4%
Norwegian1,9570.9%
Okinawan90.0%
Pakistani6500.3%
Palestinian1620.1%
Panamanian230.0%
Paraguayan60.0%
Pennsylvania German780.0%
Peruvian1630.1%
Polish6,2053.0%
Portuguese2650.1%
Potawatomi160.0%
Puerto Rican1,4040.7%
Romanian600.0%
Russian1,2880.6%
Salvadoran1300.1%
Samoan650.0%
Scandinavian7070.3%
Scotch-Irish1,8120.9%
Scottish2,8181.4%
Serbian290.0%
Sierra Leonean80.0%
Sioux130.0%
Slavic490.0%
Slovak2710.1%
Slovene800.0%
South African1610.1%
South American1,0580.5%
Spaniard5360.3%
Spanish2180.1%
Sri Lankan1,5530.7%
Subsaharan African2,7031.3%
Swedish2,2391.1%
Swiss7520.4%
Syrian160.0%
Thai5,2992.6%
Turkish1720.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander390.0%
Ugandan130.0%
Ukrainian3660.2%
Venezuelan850.0%
Vietnamese2480.1%
Welsh9240.4%
West Indian810.0%
Yugoslavian220.0%
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Immigrants in Champaign County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Champaign County came from Asia (16,575 | 8.0%), Eastern Asia (9,119 | 4.4%), China (6,982 | 3.4%), South Central Asia (4,696 | 2.3%), and Latin America (3,913 | 1.9%), together accounting for 20.0% of all Champaign County residents.
Immigrants in Champaign County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan30.0%
Africa3,4091.7%
Albania80.0%
Argentina1410.1%
Asia16,5758.0%
Australia50.0%
Austria620.0%
Bangladesh2620.1%
Belgium100.0%
Belize350.0%
Brazil4600.2%
Bulgaria200.0%
Cameroon1810.1%
Canada4090.2%
Caribbean2550.1%
Central America2,3011.1%
Chile810.0%
China6,9823.4%
Colombia3710.2%
Congo1610.1%
Costa Rica860.0%
Cuba340.0%
Czechoslovakia1500.1%
Dominican Republic1080.1%
Eastern Africa3370.2%
Eastern Asia9,1194.4%
Eastern Europe1,2390.6%
Ecuador590.0%
Egypt2440.1%
El Salvador1490.1%
England1280.1%
Ethiopia1790.1%
Europe2,5681.2%
France540.0%
Germany2400.1%
Ghana520.0%
Greece970.1%
Guatemala3140.2%
Guyana660.0%
Haiti20.0%
Honduras60.0%
Hong Kong1360.1%
Hungary170.0%
India3,3311.6%
Indonesia770.0%
Iran5920.3%
Iraq660.0%
Ireland110.0%
Israel1520.1%
Italy1440.1%
Jamaica620.0%
Japan3840.2%
Jordan1250.1%
Kazakhstan1170.1%
Kenya530.0%
Korea1,6530.8%
Kuwait20.0%
Laos3270.2%
Latin America3,9131.9%
Lebanon350.0%
Liberia140.0%
Lithuania600.0%
Malaysia110.0%
Mexico1,6440.8%
Micronesia630.0%
Middle Africa1,4650.7%
Morocco800.0%
Nepal1140.1%
Netherlands360.0%
Nigeria3920.2%
North Macedonia250.0%
Northern Africa6060.3%
Northern Europe5600.3%
Norway710.0%
Oceania910.0%
Pakistan2350.1%
Panama670.0%
Peru1160.1%
Philippines7680.4%
Poland3340.2%
Portugal340.0%
Romania330.0%
Russia3950.2%
Saudi Arabia1700.1%
Scotland130.0%
Serbia230.0%
Singapore720.0%
South Africa550.0%
South America1,3570.7%
South Central Asia4,6962.3%
South Eastern Asia1,9560.9%
Southern Europe3670.2%
Spain920.0%
Sri Lanka390.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines20.0%
Sweden80.0%
Syria230.0%
Taiwan3410.2%
Thailand960.1%
Trinidad and Tobago470.0%
Turkey1350.1%
Uganda130.0%
Ukraine1450.1%
Uzbekistan30.0%
Venezuela630.0%
Vietnam6030.3%
Western Africa4660.2%
Western Asia7840.4%
Western Europe4020.2%
Zaire1,1230.5%
Zimbabwe70.0%
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Sex and Age in Champaign County

Sex and Age in Champaign County

The most populous age groups in Champaign County are 20 to 24 Years (17,496 | 17.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (15,555 | 15.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Champaign County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,559 (5.4%)5,250 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years5,513 (5.3%)4,631 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years5,448 (5.3%)5,934 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years10,660 (10.3%)10,113 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Years17,496 (17.0%)15,555 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Years7,683 (7.4%)7,266 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years6,796 (6.6%)6,559 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years6,697 (6.5%)6,495 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years5,093 (4.9%)5,300 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years5,102 (4.9%)5,073 (4.9%)
50 to 54 Years4,782 (4.6%)4,851 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years5,358 (5.2%)5,181 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years4,728 (4.6%)5,653 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years4,149 (4.0%)4,963 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years3,560 (3.5%)3,803 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years2,080 (2.0%)2,826 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years1,284 (1.2%)1,686 (1.6%)
85 Years and over1,257 (1.2%)2,141 (2.1%)
Total103,245 (100.0%)103,280 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Champaign County

Median Family Size in Champaign County

The median family size in Champaign County is 3.07 persons per family, with single female/mother families (7,592 | 17.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.32 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (32,565 | 76.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Champaign County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple32,565 (76.2%)3.02
Single Male/Father2,568 (6.0%)3.04
Single Female/Mother7,592 (17.8%)3.32
Total Families42,725 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Champaign County

The median household size in Champaign County is 2.33 persons per household, with single female/mother households (7,592 | 9.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (39,742 | 48.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.47 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Champaign County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple32,565 (39.5%)3.03
Single Male/Father2,568 (3.1%)3.41
Single Female/Mother7,592 (9.2%)3.49
Non-family39,742 (48.2%)1.47
Total Households82,467 (100.0%)2.33

Household Size by Marriage Status in Champaign County

Out of a total of 82,467 households in Champaign County, 42,725 (51.8%) are family households, while 39,742 (48.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 21,228, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 29,796.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Champaign County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-29,796 (36.1%)
2-Person Households21,228 (25.7%)7,528 (9.1%)
3-Person Households9,442 (11.5%)1,147 (1.4%)
4-Person Households7,821 (9.5%)1,072 (1.3%)
5-Person Households2,930 (3.5%)146 (0.2%)
6-Person Households894 (1.1%)18 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households410 (0.5%)35 (0.0%)
Total42,725 (51.8%)39,742 (48.2%)

Female Fertility in Champaign County

Fertility by Age in Champaign County

Average fertility rate in Champaign County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Champaign County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years51 (2.1%)5.0
20 to 34 years1,437 (59.4%)49.0
35 to 50 years930 (38.5%)52.0
Total2,418 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Champaign County

66.5% of women with births (2,418) in Champaign County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 31.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Champaign County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years984 (68.5%)453 (31.5%)
35 to 50 years624 (67.1%)306 (32.9%)
Total1,608 (66.5%)810 (33.5%)

Fertility by Education in Champaign County

Average fertility rate in Champaign County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 61.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 25.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Champaign County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School129 (5.3%)26.0
High School Diploma571 (23.6%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree505 (20.9%)24.0
Bachelor's Degree620 (25.6%)51.0
Graduate Degree593 (24.5%)61.0
Total2,418 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Champaign County

33.5% of women with births in Champaign County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 95.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 73.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Champaign County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School34 (26.4%)95 (73.6%)
High School Diploma228 (39.9%)343 (60.1%)
College or Associate's Degree262 (51.9%)243 (48.1%)
Bachelor's Degree591 (95.3%)29 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree493 (83.1%)100 (16.9%)
Total1,608 (66.5%)810 (33.5%)

Income in Champaign County

Income Overview in Champaign County

Per Capita Income in Champaign County is $35,810, while median incomes of families and households are $94,792 and $61,090 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income206,525$35,810
Median Family Income42,725$94,792
Mean Family Income42,725$117,966
Median Household Income82,467$61,090
Mean Household Income82,467$86,280
Income Deficit42,725$10,868
Wage / Income Gap (%)206,52520.26%
Wage / Income Gap ($)206,52579.74¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index206,5250.50

Earnings by Sex in Champaign County

Average Earnings in Champaign County are $33,940, $38,197 for men and $30,460 for women, a difference of 20.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Champaign County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male61,134 (52.1%)$38,197
Female56,167 (47.9%)$30,460
Total117,301 (100.0%)$33,940

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Champaign County

The most common earnings brackets in Champaign County are $100,000+ for men (9,136 | 14.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (5,927 | 10.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Champaign County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less5,215 (8.5%)5,927 (10.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,170 (5.2%)3,744 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,498 (4.1%)2,994 (5.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,799 (2.9%)1,525 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,032 (3.3%)1,928 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,443 (2.4%)1,719 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,560 (2.5%)1,370 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,117 (1.8%)1,180 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,119 (1.8%)1,690 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,828 (3.0%)2,173 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,940 (6.4%)3,450 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,094 (5.1%)3,558 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,639 (4.3%)2,777 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,313 (3.8%)2,658 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9992,553 (4.2%)2,840 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,212 (3.6%)2,311 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,602 (7.5%)3,741 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,404 (5.6%)3,019 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,460 (8.9%)4,126 (7.3%)
$100,000+9,136 (14.9%)3,437 (6.1%)
Total61,134 (100.0%)56,167 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Champaign County

Average earnings in Champaign County are $54,882 for men and $41,771 for women, a difference of 23.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,227, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,843. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,724, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,311.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Champaign County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,843$28,311
High School Diploma$39,976$31,033
College or Associate's Degree$47,862$36,692
Bachelor's Degree$60,144$48,185
Graduate Degree$79,227$59,724
Total$54,882$41,771

Family Income in Champaign County

Family Income Brackets in Champaign County

According to the Champaign County family income data, there are 9,314 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 598 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Champaign County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,3673.2%
$10,000 to $14,9995981.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0514.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992,3935.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993,7608.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996,28114.7%
$75,000 to $99,9996,06714.2%
$100,000 to $149,9999,31421.8%
$150,000 to $199,9995,12712.0%
$200,000+5,76813.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Champaign County

4-person families (7,603 | 17.8%) account for the highest median family income in Champaign County with $108,472 per family, while 2-person families (22,383 | 52.4%) have the highest median income of $44,982 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Champaign County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families22,383 (52.4%)$89,964
3-Person Families8,872 (20.8%)$98,460
4-Person Families7,603 (17.8%)$108,472
5-Person Families2,668 (6.2%)$105,871
6-Person Families838 (2.0%)$71,071
7+ Person Families361 (0.8%)$89,830
Total42,725 (100.0%)$94,792

Family Income by Number of Earners in Champaign County

The median family income in Champaign County is $94,792, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,253) having the highest median family income of $152,371, while families with 1 earner (13,480) have the lowest median family income of $59,787, accounting for 7.6% and 31.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Champaign County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners6,070 (14.2%)$65,774
1 Earner13,480 (31.6%)$59,787
2 Earners19,922 (46.6%)$114,296
3+ Earners3,253 (7.6%)$152,371
Total42,725 (100.0%)$94,792

Household Income in Champaign County

Household Income Brackets in Champaign County

With 13,442 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Champaign County, accounting for 16.3% of all households. In contrast, only 2,639 households (3.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Champaign County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009,40111.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6393.2%
$15,000 to $24,9996,3507.7%
$25,000 to $34,9996,6808.1%
$35,000 to $49,9999,48411.5%
$50,000 to $74,99913,44216.3%
$75,000 to $99,9999,23611.2%
$100,000 to $149,99912,53515.2%
$150,000 to $199,9995,8557.1%
$200,000+6,7628.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Champaign County

The median household income in Champaign County is $61,090, with the highest median household income of $89,039 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 23,663 households (28.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $18,513, with 12,777 households (15.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Champaign County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12,777 (15.5%)$18,513
25 to 44 Years28,405 (34.4%)$65,419
45 to 64 Years23,663 (28.7%)$89,039
65+ Years17,622 (21.4%)$62,841
Total82,467 (100.0%)$61,090

Poverty in Champaign County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Champaign County

With 18.0% poverty level for males and 19.4% for females among the residents of Champaign County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9,138 males (50.1%) and 8,912 females (53.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Champaign County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years666 (12.1%)824 (15.8%)
5 Years72 (8.2%)214 (19.0%)
6 to 11 Years938 (14.4%)665 (12.6%)
12 to 14 Years575 (17.1%)463 (11.8%)
15 Years205 (18.6%)439 (39.3%)
16 and 17 Years269 (11.8%)307 (16.1%)
18 to 24 Years9,138 (50.1%)8,912 (53.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,034 (14.2%)2,096 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years947 (8.1%)1,445 (12.3%)
45 to 54 Years942 (9.6%)910 (9.2%)
55 to 64 Years603 (6.0%)1,360 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years669 (8.7%)707 (8.1%)
75 Years and over213 (4.8%)378 (6.0%)
Total17,271 (18.0%)18,720 (19.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Champaign County

According to the poverty statistics in Champaign County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.2% of males and 94.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Champaign County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,815 (87.8%)4,395 (84.2%)
5 Years806 (91.8%)915 (81.0%)
6 to 11 Years5,554 (85.6%)4,609 (87.4%)
12 to 14 Years2,793 (82.9%)3,471 (88.2%)
15 Years894 (81.4%)678 (60.7%)
16 and 17 Years2,015 (88.2%)1,598 (83.9%)
18 to 24 Years9,105 (49.9%)7,725 (46.4%)
25 to 34 Years12,326 (85.8%)11,671 (84.8%)
35 to 44 Years10,785 (91.9%)10,342 (87.7%)
45 to 54 Years8,868 (90.4%)9,007 (90.8%)
55 to 64 Years9,399 (94.0%)9,413 (87.4%)
65 to 74 Years6,981 (91.2%)7,994 (91.9%)
75 Years and over4,236 (95.2%)5,901 (94.0%)
Total78,577 (82.0%)77,719 (80.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Champaign County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Champaign County show that 3.7% or 1,220 of the total 32,565 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.6%, comprising of 33 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 318 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Champaign County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children19,068 (96.6%)669 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children10,002 (96.9%)318 (3.1%)
3 or 4 Children2,148 (91.5%)200 (8.5%)
5 or more Children127 (79.4%)33 (20.6%)
Total31,345 (96.3%)1,220 (3.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Champaign County

According to the poverty data in Champaign County, 19.2% or 492 single-father households and 22.2% or 1,685 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 274 households (22.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 421 households (40.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Champaign County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children175 (15.8%)336 (12.3%)
1 or 2 Children274 (22.5%)877 (23.9%)
3 or 4 Children43 (18.0%)421 (40.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)51 (37.2%)
Total492 (19.2%)1,685 (22.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Champaign County

The poverty data for Champaign County shows that 1,220 of the married-couple family households (3.7%) and 2,177 of the single-parent households (21.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (20.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 household (37.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Champaign County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children669 (3.4%)511 (13.3%)
1 or 2 Children318 (3.1%)1,151 (23.6%)
3 or 4 Children200 (8.5%)464 (35.9%)
5 or more Children33 (20.6%)51 (37.2%)
Total1,220 (3.7%)2,177 (21.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Champaign County

Employment by Class of Employer in Champaign County

Among the 98,994 employed individuals in Champaign County, private company employees (52,855 | 53.4%), state government employees (20,579 | 20.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (9,465 | 9.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Champaign County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees52,85553.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,1543.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4,5104.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations9,4659.6%
Local Government Employees6,7476.8%
State Government Employees20,57920.8%
Federal Government Employees1,5641.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1200.1%
Total98,994100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Champaign County

According to the labor force statistics for Champaign County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (171,967), 61.8% or 106,276 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 5,101 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.9% or 20,495 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.4% or 704 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Champaign County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,676 (30.6%)704 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Years19,401 (58.7%)1,455 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Years12,722 (85.1%)687 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years11,512 (86.2%)645 (5.6%)
35 to 44 Years20,495 (86.9%)635 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years16,738 (84.5%)402 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years7,967 (75.6%)231 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years6,104 (58.8%)140 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,794 (29.1%)125 (2.6%)
75 Years and over868 (7.7%)45 (5.2%)
Total106,276 (61.8%)5,101 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Champaign County

According to labor force statistics for Champaign County, 81.6% of individuals (75,575) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (92,617) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 2,721 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.3% or 38,547 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.6% or 277 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Champaign County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,885 (59.6%)465 (9.6%)
High School Diploma13,353 (72.4%)1,107 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree20,721 (82.3%)1,360 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher38,547 (87.3%)618 (1.4%)
Total75,575 (81.6%)3,334 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Champaign County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Champaign County are Community & Social Service (19,640 | 19.4%), Education Instruction & Library (14,290 | 14.1%), Management (9,845 | 9.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (9,319 | 9.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (6,555 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Champaign County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Champaign County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (77.8%), Computers & Mathematics (75.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (72.6%), Education, Arts & Media (71.8%), and Health Technologists (70.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Champaign County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,062 (61.6%)3,783 (38.4%)
Business & Financial2,286 (45.8%)2,703 (54.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,665 (71.5%)2,654 (28.5%)
Computers & Mathematics2,725 (75.2%)899 (24.8%)
Architecture & Engineering1,528 (77.8%)436 (22.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,412 (64.6%)1,319 (35.3%)
Community & Social Service 9,115 (46.4%)10,525 (53.6%)
Education, Arts & Media603 (28.2%)1,537 (71.8%)
Legal Services & Support724 (62.6%)432 (37.4%)
Education Instruction & Library6,859 (48.0%)7,431 (52.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment929 (45.2%)1,125 (54.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,797 (27.4%)4,758 (72.6%)
Health Technologists1,377 (29.3%)3,318 (70.7%)
Total (Category)25,925 (51.5%)24,423 (48.5%)
Total (Overall)52,543 (52.0%)48,581 (48.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Champaign County are Food Preparation & Serving (6,402 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,352 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (2,877 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (2,791 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (1,389 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Champaign County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Champaign County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (79.7%), Security & Protection (73.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (70.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.6%), Personal Care & Service (74.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Champaign County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support346 (12.4%)2,445 (87.6%)
Security & Protection1,019 (73.4%)370 (26.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention731 (79.7%)186 (20.3%)
Law Enforcement288 (61.0%)184 (39.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,471 (38.6%)3,931 (61.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,373 (70.8%)979 (29.2%)
Personal Care & Service744 (25.9%)2,133 (74.1%)
Total (Category)6,953 (41.4%)9,858 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)52,543 (52.0%)48,581 (48.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Champaign County are Office & Administration (10,109 | 10.0%), and Sales & Related (7,311 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Champaign County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Champaign County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,029 (41.4%)4,282 (58.6%)
Office & Administration2,816 (27.9%)7,293 (72.1%)
Total (Category)5,845 (33.6%)11,575 (66.4%)
Total (Overall)52,543 (52.0%)48,581 (48.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Champaign County are Construction & Extraction (2,890 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,306 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (239 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Champaign County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Champaign County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry164 (68.6%)75 (31.4%)
Construction & Extraction2,665 (92.2%)225 (7.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,221 (96.3%)85 (3.7%)
Total (Category)5,050 (92.9%)385 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)52,543 (52.0%)48,581 (48.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Champaign County are Production (4,102 | 4.1%), Material Moving (4,075 | 4.0%), and Transportation (2,933 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Champaign County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Champaign County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,107 (75.7%)995 (24.3%)
Transportation2,482 (84.6%)451 (15.4%)
Material Moving3,181 (78.1%)894 (21.9%)
Total (Category)8,770 (78.9%)2,340 (21.1%)
Total (Overall)52,543 (52.0%)48,581 (48.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Champaign County

Employment Industries in Champaign County

The major employment industries in Champaign County include Educational Services (26,843 | 26.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (14,552 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (9,884 | 9.8%), Manufacturing (7,719 | 7.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,395 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Champaign County

Employment Industries by Sex in Champaign County

The Champaign County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (91.5%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (83.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.5%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (63.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Champaign County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,051 (83.6%)207 (16.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,121 (91.5%)290 (8.5%)
Manufacturing5,647 (73.2%)2,072 (26.8%)
Wholesale Trade947 (72.5%)360 (27.5%)
Retail Trade5,325 (53.9%)4,559 (46.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,953 (71.8%)1,162 (28.2%)
Utilities315 (65.8%)164 (34.2%)
Information1,448 (56.9%)1,098 (43.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,300 (43.6%)1,679 (56.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing977 (56.2%)761 (43.8%)
Professional & Scientific3,962 (61.1%)2,524 (38.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support1,964 (73.4%)713 (26.6%)
Educational Services12,935 (48.2%)13,908 (51.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,278 (22.5%)11,274 (77.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation580 (36.2%)1,021 (63.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,546 (47.9%)3,849 (52.0%)
Public Administration1,348 (56.8%)1,027 (43.2%)
Total52,543 (52.0%)48,581 (48.0%)

Education in Champaign County

School Enrollment in Champaign County

The most common levels of schooling among the 74,233 students in Champaign County are college / undergraduate (31,360 | 42.2%), graduate / professional (12,118 | 16.3%), and middle school (9,126 | 12.3%).
School Enrollment in Champaign County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,7563.7%
Kindergarten2,2133.0%
Elementary School7,78710.5%
Middle School9,12612.3%
High School8,87311.9%
College / Undergraduate31,36042.2%
Graduate / Professional12,11816.3%
Total74,233100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Champaign County

Out of a total of 74,233 students who are enrolled in schools in Champaign County, 6,533 (8.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 67,700 (91.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 892 (40.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 12,343 (97.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Champaign County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,294 (59.2%)892 (40.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,968 (81.7%)1,782 (18.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,925 (88.7%)1,258 (11.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,823 (93.8%)386 (6.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds12,343 (97.1%)369 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds21,426 (95.8%)944 (4.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,576 (93.6%)453 (6.4%)
35 Years and over2,382 (85.3%)412 (14.7%)
Total67,700 (91.2%)6,533 (8.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Champaign County

Education (6,966 | 11.8%), business (6,698 | 11.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (6,536 | 11.1%), engineering (5,180 | 8.8%), and science & technology (5,164 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 59,115 individuals in Champaign County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Champaign County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,3885.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,53611.1%
Physical & Health Sciences3,3655.7%
Psychology2,4414.1%
Social Sciences4,1397.0%
Engineering5,1808.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies2770.5%
Science & Technology5,1648.7%
Business6,69811.3%
Education6,96611.8%
Literature & Languages3,2485.5%
Liberal Arts & History3,5706.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2,5884.4%
Communications1,9853.4%
Arts & Humanities3,5706.0%
Total59,115100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Champaign County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Champaign County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Champaign County are males with 2 vehicles (21,223, accounting for 42.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (18,673, making up 46.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Champaign County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3,364 (6.7%)2,857 (6.2%)
1 Vehicle13,677 (27.4%)13,969 (30.5%)
2 Vehicles21,223 (42.5%)18,673 (40.8%)
3 Vehicles8,299 (16.6%)6,890 (15.0%)
4 Vehicles2,459 (4.9%)2,492 (5.4%)
5 or more Vehicles890 (1.8%)890 (1.9%)
Total49,912 (100.0%)45,771 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Champaign County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Champaign County are 10 to 14 minutes (21,861 commuters, 25.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (21,407 commuters, 24.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (13,369 commuters, 15.3%).
Commute Time in Champaign County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,6103.0%
5 to 9 Minutes13,36915.3%
10 to 14 Minutes21,86125.0%
15 to 19 Minutes21,40724.4%
20 to 24 Minutes12,10013.8%
25 to 29 Minutes4,8775.6%
30 to 34 Minutes5,7526.6%
35 to 39 Minutes7490.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1,0071.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,9232.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1,1471.3%
90 or more Minutes7750.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Champaign County

The most common commute times in Champaign County are 10 to 14 minutes (11,861 commuters, 26.1%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (10,000 commuters, 23.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Champaign County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,556 (3.4%)1,054 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,357 (14.0%)7,012 (16.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,861 (26.1%)10,000 (23.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,416 (25.1%)9,991 (23.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,844 (12.9%)6,256 (14.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,347 (5.2%)2,530 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,997 (6.6%)2,755 (6.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes437 (1.0%)312 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes494 (1.1%)513 (1.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,025 (2.2%)898 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes715 (1.6%)432 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes431 (0.9%)344 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Champaign County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Champaign County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (6,377, 14.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7,622, 18.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Champaign County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,789 (3.9%)746 (1.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM850 (1.9%)437 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,758 (3.9%)1,377 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,881 (6.3%)2,201 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM4,818 (10.6%)3,710 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5,284 (11.6%)5,925 (14.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,377 (14.0%)7,622 (18.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,639 (12.4%)5,064 (12.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,277 (7.2%)3,306 (7.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,455 (7.6%)3,044 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,751 (3.8%)1,638 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM670 (1.5%)615 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,323 (7.3%)4,097 (9.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,608 (7.9%)2,315 (5.5%)
Total45,480 (100.0%)42,097 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Champaign County

Occupancy by Ownership in Champaign County

Of the total 82,467 dwellings in Champaign County, owner-occupied units account for 44,154 (53.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 38,313 (46.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Champaign County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units44,15453.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units38,31346.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units82,467100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Champaign County

Occupancy by Household Size in Champaign County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household29,79636.1%
2-Person Household28,75634.9%
3-Person Household10,58912.8%
4+ Person Household13,32616.2%
Total Housing Units82,467100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Champaign County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Champaign County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household10,703 (35.9%)19,093 (64.1%)
2-Person Household17,836 (62.0%)10,920 (38.0%)
3-Person Household6,657 (62.9%)3,932 (37.1%)
4+ Person Household8,958 (67.2%)4,368 (32.8%)
Total Housing Units44,154 (53.5%)38,313 (46.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Champaign County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Champaign County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,455 (44.7%)1,801 (55.3%)
High School Diploma8,160 (51.9%)7,572 (48.1%)
College/Associate Degree12,306 (48.9%)12,847 (51.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22,233 (58.0%)16,093 (42.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Champaign County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Champaign County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years28,24434.3%
35 to 44 Years12,93815.7%
45 to 54 Years11,27213.7%
55 to 64 Years12,39115.0%
65 to 74 Years10,38812.6%
75 to 84 Years4,9866.0%
85 Years and Over2,2482.7%
Total82,467100.0%

Housing Finances in Champaign County

Median Income by Occupancy in Champaign County

Median Income by Occupancy in Champaign County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied44,154 (53.5%)$97,184
Renter-Occupied38,313 (46.5%)$34,522
Average82,467 (100.0%)$61,090

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Champaign County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Champaign County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,166 (2.6%)5,350 (14.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999515 (1.2%)2,397 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999416 (0.9%)2,243 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999851 (1.9%)1,800 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999912 (2.1%)2,799 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,960 (4.4%)4,760 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,829 (8.7%)5,651 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,406 (14.5%)7,059 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,723 (15.2%)2,544 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9999,977 (22.6%)2,527 (6.6%)
$150,000 or more11,399 (25.8%)1,183 (3.1%)
Total44,154 (100.0%)38,313 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Champaign County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Champaign County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,291 (2.9%)314 (0.8%)
$300 to $4993,765 (8.5%)1,295 (3.4%)
$500 to $7997,940 (18.0%)8,521 (22.2%)
$800 to $9995,039 (11.4%)9,752 (25.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49910,611 (24.0%)12,595 (32.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9997,702 (17.4%)3,415 (8.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,654 (8.3%)758 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,704 (3.9%)327 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more2,448 (5.5%)521 (1.4%)
Total44,154 (100.0%)38,313 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Champaign County

Housing Structures in Champaign County

Housing Structures in Champaign County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached45,16654.8%
Single Unit, Attached4,7325.7%
2 Unit Apartments2,1932.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,4304.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,0687.4%
10 or more Apartments18,21522.1%
Mobile Home / Other2,6633.2%
Total82,467100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Champaign County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Champaign County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached37,821 (83.7%)7,345 (16.3%)
Single Unit, Attached3,046 (64.4%)1,686 (35.6%)
2 Unit Apartments402 (18.3%)1,791 (81.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments239 (7.0%)3,191 (93.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments292 (4.8%)5,776 (95.2%)
10 or more Apartments547 (3.0%)17,668 (97.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1,807 (67.9%)856 (32.1%)
Total44,154 (53.5%)38,313 (46.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Champaign County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Champaign County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room28 (0.1%)2,298 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms710 (1.6%)11,376 (29.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms11,190 (25.3%)16,720 (43.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms16,419 (37.2%)6,108 (15.9%)
8 or more Rooms15,807 (35.8%)1,811 (4.7%)
Total44,154 (100.0%)38,313 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Champaign County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Champaign County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas32,776 (74.2%)14,957 (39.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,375 (5.4%)884 (2.3%)
Electricity8,359 (18.9%)21,639 (56.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene107 (0.2%)63 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels467 (1.1%)416 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used70 (0.2%)354 (0.9%)
Total44,154 (100.0%)38,313 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Champaign County

Household Vehicle Usage in Champaign County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle759 (1.7%)8,946 (23.4%)
1 Vehicle12,470 (28.2%)19,886 (51.9%)
2 Vehicles20,754 (47.0%)7,512 (19.6%)
3 or more Vehicles10,171 (23.0%)1,969 (5.1%)
Total44,154 (100.0%)38,313 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Champaign County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Champaign County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units17,37426,780
Median Property Value$179,700$198,700
Median Household Income$77,766$7,966
Monthly Housing Costs$669$2,378
Real Estate Taxes$3,857$352

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Champaign County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Champaign County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,853 (10.7%)864 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,147 (12.4%)2,193 (8.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9999,960 (57.3%)17,766 (66.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,877 (16.6%)4,949 (18.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999387 (2.2%)787 (2.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99943 (0.3%)192 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more107 (0.6%)29 (0.1%)
Total17,374 (100.0%)26,780 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Champaign County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Champaign County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000904 (5.2%)276 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,193 (6.9%)777 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,275 (7.3%)986 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,913 (11.0%)685 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,086 (17.8%)1,916 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,323 (13.4%)3,320 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,247 (18.7%)4,400 (16.4%)
$150,000 or more3,433 (19.8%)6,730 (25.1%)
Total17,374 (100.0%)26,780 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Champaign County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Champaign County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,169 (47.0%)109,438 (408.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,815 (22.0%)14,498 (54.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,748 (10.1%)6,907 (25.8%)
4.0x or more3,496 (20.1%)2,322 (8.7%)
Total17,374 (100.0%)26,780 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Champaign County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Champaign County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,778 (10.2%)107 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,226 (7.1%)1,085 (4.1%)
$800 to $1,49913,788 (79.4%)1,265 (4.7%)
Total17,374 (100.0%)26,780 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Champaign County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Champaign County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Champaign County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years12,648 (98.1%)246 (1.9%)
6 to 18 Years31,926 (97.8%)729 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years41,281 (94.6%)2,378 (5.4%)
26 to 34 Years22,713 (91.6%)2,073 (8.4%)
35 to 44 Years21,645 (92.0%)1,891 (8.0%)
45 to 54 Years18,472 (93.6%)1,255 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years19,650 (94.6%)1,117 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years16,071 (98.3%)280 (1.7%)
75 Years and older10,671 (99.5%)57 (0.5%)
Total195,077 (95.1%)10,026 (4.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Champaign County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Champaign County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born12,648 (98.1%)246 (1.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen31,926 (97.8%)729 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen41,281 (94.6%)2,378 (5.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Champaign County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Champaign County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00030,729 (92.5%)2,496 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99930,230 (91.7%)2,728 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99928,210 (93.6%)1,922 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,255 (94.8%)1,220 (5.2%)
$100,000 and over71,187 (98.0%)1,420 (2.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Champaign County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Champaign County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,396 (41.8%)7,686 (59.6%)
6 to 18 Years10,254 (31.4%)22,632 (69.3%)
19 to 25 Years4,725 (10.8%)37,199 (85.2%)
25 to 34 Years4,670 (18.8%)18,969 (76.5%)
35 to 44 Years3,783 (16.1%)18,461 (78.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,221 (16.3%)15,798 (80.1%)
55 to 64 Years3,783 (18.2%)16,895 (81.4%)
65 to 74 Years15,179 (92.8%)10,793 (66.0%)
75 Years and over10,321 (96.2%)7,927 (73.9%)
Total61,332 (29.9%)156,360 (76.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Champaign County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Champaign County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (0.5%)18 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years952 (6.7%)447 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,965 (5.1%)2,408 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years3,252 (10.3%)3,549 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,658 (21.7%)1,634 (18.8%)
75 Years and over1,535 (34.5%)2,620 (41.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Champaign County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Champaign County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (0.5%)18 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years44 (0.3%)59 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years206 (0.5%)385 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years583 (1.8%)466 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years759 (9.9%)360 (4.1%)
75 Years and over806 (18.1%)1,123 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Champaign County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years123 (0.9%)44 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years369 (0.9%)210 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years458 (1.5%)633 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years162 (2.1%)194 (2.2%)
75 Years and over184 (4.1%)509 (8.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Champaign County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years791 (5.5%)300 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,372 (3.5%)1,314 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,228 (3.9%)1,386 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years305 (4.0%)231 (2.6%)
75 Years and over268 (6.0%)576 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Champaign County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)74 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years214 (0.5%)272 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,517 (4.8%)2,006 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years842 (11.0%)1,312 (15.1%)
75 Years and over778 (17.5%)1,797 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Champaign County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years62 (0.4%)64 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years94 (0.2%)116 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years510 (1.6%)722 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years99 (1.3%)324 (3.7%)
75 Years and over296 (6.7%)650 (10.3%)

Technology Access in Champaign County

Computing Device Access in Champaign County

Computing Device Access in Champaign County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop69,59884.4%
Smartphone74,90190.8%
Tablet50,54561.3%
No Computing Device4,0224.9%
Total82,467100.0%

Internet Access in Champaign County

Internet Access in Champaign County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1750.2%
Broadband Home59,47772.1%
Cellular Data Only9,19211.2%
Satellite Internet5,2036.3%
No Internet10,87213.2%
Total82,467100.0%

Champaign County Summary

Champaign County, Illinois is located in the east-central part of the state, about 135 miles south of Chicago. It is part of the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area, which is home to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The county has a population of 201,081, according to the 2019 U.S. Census.

History

The area that is now Champaign County was first settled in 1822 by William and Ann Busey, who were among the first settlers in the area. The county was officially established in 1833 and was named after the city of Champaign, which was named after the French word for “open field.”
The county was an important agricultural center in the 19th century, and the area was known for its production of corn, wheat, and other grains. The county was also home to several coal mines, which provided employment for many of the area’s residents.
In the early 20th century, the county experienced a period of rapid growth, as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was established in the area. This led to an influx of students and faculty, as well as businesses and industries that catered to the university.

Geography

Champaign County is located in east-central Illinois, about 135 miles south of Chicago. It is bordered by Vermilion County to the north, Douglas County to the east, Piatt County to the south, and Macon County to the west. The county covers an area of 845 square miles, and is home to several small towns and villages, including Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet, Rantoul, and St. Joseph.
The county is located in the Central Till Plains region of Illinois, and is characterized by flat terrain and fertile soil. The county is drained by the Sangamon River, which flows through the county from north to south.

Economy

The economy of Champaign County is largely driven by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is the largest employer in the county. Other major employers in the county include Carle Foundation Hospital, Kraft Foods, and the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District.
The county is also home to several large agricultural operations, including the University of Illinois Research and Education Center, which is one of the largest agricultural research centers in the United States. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal.

Demographics

According to the 2019 U.S. Census, the population of Champaign County was 201,081. The population is fairly diverse, with the largest racial/ethnic groups being White (77.2%), Black or African American (10.2%), Asian (5.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
The median household income in the county is $60,945, and the median home value is $179,400. The unemployment rate in the county is 3.3%, which is lower than the national average of 3.7%.

Conclusion

Champaign County, Illinois is a vibrant and diverse county located in east-central Illinois. The county is home to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is the largest employer in the county. The county is also home to several large agricultural operations, as well as several manufacturing companies. The population of the county is diverse, with the largest racial/ethnic groups being White, Black or African American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino. The median household income in the county is $60,945, and the median home value is $179,400.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Champaign County?
Total Population of Champaign County is 206,525.
What is the Total Male Population of Champaign County?
Total Male Population of Champaign County is 103,245.
What is the Total Female Population of Champaign County?
Total Female Population of Champaign County is 103,280.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Champaign County?
There are 99.97 Males per 100 Females in Champaign County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Champaign County?
There are 100.03 Females per 100 Males in Champaign County.
What is the Median Population Age in Champaign County?
Median Population Age in Champaign County is 30.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Champaign County
Average Family Size in Champaign County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Champaign County
Average Household Size in Champaign County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Champaign County?
Per Capita income in Champaign County is $35,810.
What is the Median Family Income in Champaign County?
Median Family Income in Champaign County is $94,792.
What is the Median Household income in Champaign County?
Median Household Income in Champaign County is $61,090.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Champaign County?
Income or Wage Gap in Champaign County is 20.3%.
Women in Champaign County earn 79.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Champaign County?
Family Income Deficit in Champaign County is $10,868.
Families that are below poverty line in Champaign County earn $10,868 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Champaign County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Champaign County is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Champaign County?
There are 106,276 People in the Labor Forcein in Champaign County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Champaign County?
61.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Champaign County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Champaign County?
Unemployment Rate in Champaign County is 4.8%.