Champaign County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39021 Republican

Located in Ohio, Champaign County has a population of 38,804 residents and a median age of 41.7 years, making it the #1,232 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.0%. The median home value is $204,000, and the median household income is $75,556, which is 1% above the national median.

38,804
Population
#1,232 of 3,222
$75,556
Median Income
+0.5% #808 of 3,222
41.7 years
Median Age
+7.2% #1,602 of 3,222
8.0%
Poverty Rate
-36.7% #356 of 3,222

Demographics

Champaign County has a population of 38,804, making it the #1,232 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Champaign County is $75,556, ranking #808 out of 3,222 counties — 0.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.

Income#808
$75,556
+0.5%
vs nation
75th percentile
Per Capita#1,266
$36,927
-10.5%
vs nation
61th percentile
Poverty#356
8.0%
-36.7%
vs nation
89th percentile
Unemployment#1,862
4.8%
-10.0%
vs nation
42th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Champaign County is $204,000 (-27.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $905/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.

Home Value#1,362
$204,000
-27.6%
vs nation
58th percentile
Rent#1,412
$905
-22.2%
vs nation
56th percentile
Homeownership#1,209
76.8%
+19.3%
vs nation
62th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Champaign County, 19.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 43.7% below the national average, ranking #2,190 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.0% −43.7% vs nation
Rank #2,190 of 3,222
32th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Champaign County is 75.7 years. 18.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,385
75.7
+0.7%
vs nation
55th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,530
18.7%
-4.4%
vs nation
51th percentile
Diabetes#1,730
11.1%
-0.3%
vs nation
45th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,812
42.2%
+13.1%
vs nation
11th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,529
6.1
+8.6%
vs nation
20th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,835
4.6
+2.3%
vs nation
42th percentile
Uninsured Rate#642
6.6%
-37.4%
vs nation
80th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,392
25.2%
-4.5%
vs nation
56th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,228
13.2%
-8.4%
vs nation
61th percentile

Substance Use

19.0% of adults in Champaign County smoke , 39.7% are obese , and 21.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 30.9 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1,990
19.0%
+5.8%
vs nation
37th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,977
39.7%
+4.7%
vs nation
37th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,991
21.0%
+5.5%
vs nation
37th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#1,219
30.9
-4.3%
vs nation
42th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 16.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.9 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#1,046
16.9
-14.2%
vs nation
59th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#714
12.9
-27.9%
vs nation
71th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#688
12.9
-36.3%
vs nation
76th percentile

Families & Children

12.3% of children in Champaign County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.6 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 20.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#945
7.6
+11.2%
vs nation
31th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#1,572
20.9
-4.3%
vs nation
48th percentile
Child Poverty#654
12.3%
-35.2%
vs nation
79th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Champaign County is 66.4%. The mean commute time is 28.8 min, which is 4.4% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
66.4% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
28.8 min +4.4% vs nation
Rank #1,078 of 3,222
67th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Champaign County voted Republican with a margin of 50.7%. The vote was 24.2% Dem / 74.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.0 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +50.7%
24.2% 74.9%
Dem 20,468 votes Rep
2020 REP +47.7%
25.3% 73%
Dem 19,972 votes Rep
2016 REP +44.5%
25.5% 70%
Dem 17,597 votes Rep
2012 REP +20.1%
39.1% 59.2%
Dem 20,016 votes Rep
2008 REP +19.9%
39.1% 59%
Dem 18,887 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Champaign County, Ohio

Champaign County, Ohio has a total population of 38,804, making it the 1,232nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Champaign County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Champaign County is $75,556, which ranks #808 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.

The median home value in Champaign County is $204,000, 27.6% below the national median. Renters in Champaign County pay a median gross rent of $905 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Champaign County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.

Champaign County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.8%).

All data for Champaign County, Ohio 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.