Champaign County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 208,741 | — | #335 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,683 | -15.3% | #1,735 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 30.7 years | -21.1% | #3,164 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,500 | -25.0% | #1,291 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,051 | -9.6% | #840 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | +51.4% | #2,576 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Champaign County has a population of 208,741, making it the #335 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.7 years, which is 21.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Champaign County is $63,683, ranking #1,735 out of 3,222 counties — 15.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.1% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Champaign County is $211,500 (-25.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,051/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.0%.
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94.8% of residents in Champaign County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign County, Illinois has a total population of 208,741, making it the 335th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Champaign County is 30.7 years, which is 21.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Champaign County is $63,683, which ranks #1,735 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Champaign County is $211,500, 25.0% below the national median. Renters in Champaign County pay a median gross rent of $1,051 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Champaign County, 46.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.1 min.
Champaign County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.4%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (11.4%).
All data for Champaign County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.