Champaign, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Champaign County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Champaign based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Champaign
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 72Income: 38Home Value: 20Safety: 100Education: 41Median Age: 45Climate: 50Cost of Living: 51

Quick Stats

Population

88,822

2023 ACS

Median Income

$57,544

2023

Median Home Value

$199,700

2023

Median Rent

$1,103

2023

Median Age

27.1

Unemployment

4.3%

Cost of Living Index

101.7

100 = national avg

Champaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, with a population of 88,822 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Champaign is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Champaign is $57,544, and the median home value is $199,700. The cost of living index is 101.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,103 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, and the median age is 27.1 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

88,822

Male

45,352

51.1%

Female

43,470

48.9%

Median Age

27.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

28.6%

High School or Higher

37.8%

Foreign Born

16.9%

Veterans

2.6%

Married

29.8%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.600

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

58.0%

Foreign Born

16.9%

White
58.0%
Black
17.4%
Asian
14.8%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
7.1%
Other
2.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

7.5%

6,626 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

92.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
3,930 (59.3%)
Puerto Rican
640 (9.7%)
Cuban
82 (1.2%)
Dominican
61 (0.9%)
Salvadoran
64 (1.0%)
Guatemalan
277 (4.2%)
Colombian
434 (6.5%)
Honduran
16 (0.2%)
Ecuadorian
64 (1.0%)
Peruvian
176 (2.7%)
Other Hispanic
885 (13.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,827 (21.5%)
Chinese
4,818 (36.7%)
Filipino
1,490 (11.3%)
Vietnamese
577 (4.4%)
Korean
1,688 (12.9%)
Japanese
135 (1.0%)
Pakistani
213 (1.6%)
Cambodian
9 (0.1%)
Hmong
7 (0.1%)
Thai
423 (3.2%)
Laotian
21 (0.2%)
Taiwanese
264 (2.0%)
Other Asian
660 (5.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
6 (33.3%)
Other Pacific Islander
15 (83.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
251 (100.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

84,521

English Only

76.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

4,623 speakers

Limited English

8.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
4,623 (5.5%)
Chinese
4,352 (5.1%)
Other Indo-European
2,854 (3.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
2,135 (2.5%)
Other Asian
1,388 (1.6%)
Korean
1,368 (1.6%)
Tagalog
1,054 (1.2%)
Slavic Languages
555 (0.7%)
Arabic
434 (0.5%)
Vietnamese
406 (0.5%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

91.7%

Limited English Proficiency

8.3%

Spanish
28.1% limited English
Chinese
50.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
27.1% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
50.5% limited English
Other Asian
26.4% limited English
Korean
45.4% limited English
Tagalog
20.4% limited English
Slavic Languages
22.7% limited English
Arabic
19.1% limited English
Vietnamese
52.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,283

2.6% of population

Disability Rate

20.2%

462 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$50,149

Unemployment Rate

1.2%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
32.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
24.2%
Vietnam
29.2%
Korea
2.6%
World War II
1.5%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.9%
35-54
25.2%
55-64
18.2%
65-74
23.2%
75+
22.5%

Male Veterans

2,011

88.1%

Female Veterans

272

11.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$50,149

Non-Veteran Income

$32,747

Difference

$17,402

53.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

462

Without Disability

1,821

Disability Rate

20.2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

49,410

#1 Ancestry

German

15.6% (13,848)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

8.1% (7,209)

#3 Ancestry

English

7.8% (6,922)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
15.6%
Irish
8.1%
English
7.8%
Polish
3.5%
Italian
3.4%
Sub-Saharan African
2.4%
American
2.2%
European
1.7%
French
1.6%
Scottish
1.3%
Swedish
1.3%
Norwegian
1.0%
Dutch
0.8%
Russian
0.8%
Scotch-Irish
0.7%
Arab
0.7%
British
0.4%
Welsh
0.4%
Swiss
0.3%
Greek
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

36,493

Family Households

16,515

45.3%

Married Couples

11,861

32.5%

Non-Family Households

19,978

54.7%

Single Mother Households

3,464

9.5%

Single Father Households

1,190

3.3%

Living Alone

14,561

39.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

14,122

In Married Couple

8,619

61.0%

With Single Mother

4,213

29.8%

With Single Father

1,290

9.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$92,467

Married Couple Income

$115,396

Single Mother Income

$43,247

Single Father Income

$45,858

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

686

Grandparents Responsible

195

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$57,544

-21% vs national

Per Capita Income

$35,886

-3% vs national

Poverty Rate

23.9%

+76% vs national

Gini Index

0.5439

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.3%

-16% vs national

SNAP Recipients

9.7%

of households

How Champaign Compares

Champaign vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Champaign is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Champaign. The median household income here is $57,544.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
26.6%
$25-50K
18.6%
$50-75K
15.8%
$75-100K
10.9%
$100-150K
14.2%
$150-200K
5.2%
$200K+
8.6%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

-22% vs IL avg

Labor Force

45,399

Employed

43,159

Mean Commute

13 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

28.6%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

37.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

27.1

Work from Home

14.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

101.7

100 = national avg

+1.7 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$44,765

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$105,808

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
126.3
Food
94.0
Transportation
70.3
Healthcare
95.2
Utilities
101.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$946

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,122

per month

The median household income in Champaign, IL is $57,544, which is 21.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $35,886. The poverty rate of 23.9% is higher than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5439, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 45,399. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 13 minutes, with 14.9% working from home. About 59.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 101.7, which is 1.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 126.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,765 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$235,000

Median List Price

$232,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$145

Days on Market

64

Active Inventory

164

Months of Supply

3.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$225,446

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,424

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

13.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

47.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
13.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
47.6%
Listings with Price Drops
15.8%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 19.6%List Price โ†“ 1.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

46

New Listings

65

Pending Sales

63

Homes Sold โ†“ 24.6%New Listings โ†“ 19.8%Pending โ†“ 17.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$145

Median List $/SF

$168

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 1.4%List $/SF โ†‘ 12.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Champaign, IL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area, home prices have risen 265.5% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 73.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 67.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 51.1%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Champaign-Urbana, IL housing market rather than Champaign alone.

40yr โ†‘ 265.5%20yr โ†‘ 73.7%10yr โ†‘ 67.4%5yr โ†‘ 51.1%2yr โ†‘ 12.7%Q3 1985 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Champaign-Urbana, IL

Champaign vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Champaign is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$199,700

Median Rent

$1,103

Total Housing Units

41,484

Vacancy Rate

12.0%

Owner Occupied

44.9%

Renter Occupied

55.1%

Median Property Tax

$4,466

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,249

Housing Types

Single Family
49.0%
Multi-Family
49.5%
Mobile Home
1.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,466

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.24%

of home value

Median Home Value

$199,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,367

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,466) by the median home value ($199,700). In Champaign, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.24%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Champaign, IL is $235,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 64 days on the market. 13.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $145. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,424/month. About 44.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 41,484 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,466. The effective tax rate is 2.24%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.02

per 1,000 residents

+93% vs national

Property Crime Rate

22.79

per 1,000 residents

+33% vs national

Total Crimes

2,488

2024

Violent Clearance

31%

cases solved

Property Clearance

12%

cases solved

YoY Change

+18.1%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Champaign Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Champaign vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Champaign is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 29.4%Property โ†“ 23.7%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Champaign police solve 40% of murder cases but only 8% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent50.0640.0%
RapeViolent610.6826.2%
RobberyViolent820.9229.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3013.3632.2%
BurglaryProperty5145.7515.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,31714.7211.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2082.328.2%

Champaign, IL reported 449 violent crimes and 2,039 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 residents is 93.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 31% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,317 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 34.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20244492,0395.0222.79
20233811,6154.2518.01
20226231,6846.9418.75
20217021,4167.7815.69
20208271,5659.2117.43
20198272,2039.3024.78
20186292,1047.1223.82
20176342,6237.2429.96
20166732,9827.7334.25
20156072,5517.1129.88

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

90.5

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

90.3

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

30.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

86.3

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

12

Public Assistance

$10.4M

Individual Assistance

$2.3M

Most Common Type

Tornado

4 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $10.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$10.2M$2.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’TornadoNov 2013โ€”$30K
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$9Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowMar 2011$4Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$6Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding โ†’TornadoMay 2002โ€”โ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowJan 2001$2Kโ€”
Il-winter Storm 1/1/99 โ†’SnowstormJan 1999$152Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormApr 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 1994โ€”โ€”
Severe Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormMar 1990โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes โ†’TornadoApr 1974โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoJun 1968โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

231

Total Claims Paid

$2,053,615

Avg Claim Payout

$8,890

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

5

Federal Funding

$217,046

Properties Protected

2

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.12

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
105.1: Applied Research and Development in the Building Sciences3$135,623
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$47,448
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine1$33,975

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Champaign has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, drought, winter weather. The area has had 12 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is tornado (4 declarations). 231 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,375,880 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,287,041 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.2%

4.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.3%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.2%

3.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

29.2%

Arthritis

17.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.3%

Loneliness

37.7%

Lack of Support

27.1%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.5%

Mobility

9.3%

Cognitive

16.3%

Hearing

4.7%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

9.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Champaign has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

The Pavilion

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
The Pavilion1.6 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Carle Foundation Hospital3.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center3.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Kirby Medical Center17.4 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Gibson Community Hospital24.7 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

13,680

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
U OF I-CHAMPAIGN13,0000
SHADOW WOOD MHP6800

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COโ‚‚e

212.9K MT

Top Emitter

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

212.9K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
University Of Illinois
Other212,947

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 2 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 212.9K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

13 min

-44% vs national

Drive Alone

59.2%

-25% vs national

Public Transit

5.1%

+469% vs national

Work From Home

14.9%

+61% vs national

Carpool

8.7%

Walk / Bike

10.6%

combined

How Champaign's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

6-Year Avg

4

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333000
202244010
202166020
202033120
201911000
201844300

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Champaign, IL is 13 minutes, which is 44.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 59.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 14.9% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 5.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 8.7% of workers carpool. 9.3% walk to work. 1.3% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

78.6%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

36,493

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
78.6%
Cellular Data Plan
84.3%
Satellite
5.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.3%
No Internet Access
3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.5%

of households

Smartphone

94.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

88.4%

of households

Tablet

63.8%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.5%
Smartphone
94.4%
Desktop / Laptop
88.4%
Tablet
63.8%
Smartphone Only
6.7%
No Computer
2.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-14% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-20% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-24% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Champaign vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

13,680

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
U OF I-CHAMPAIGNCommunityPurchased ground water13,0000
SHADOW WOOD MHPCommunityPurchased ground water6800

89.6% of households in Champaign have broadband internet access. 78.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access. 6.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 13,680 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Champaign is located in Champaign County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Champaign.

Election Overview

Source: Champaign County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

54,314

61.3%

GOP Votes

32,965

37.2%

Total Votes

88,627

Margin

D+24.1%

Shift from 2020

D+1.3pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+24.1%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202454,31432,96588,62761.3%37.2%D+24.1
202057,06735,28595,56859.7%36.9%D+22.8
201649,69433,23589,19655.7%37.3%D+18.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Champaign County recorded 88,627 total votes. Democrats won the county with 61.3% of the vote compared to 37.2% for Republicans, a margin of D+24.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted D+1.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Champaign County has shifted 5.6 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

497

Total Assets

$4.3B

Total Income

$2.1B

Per 10K Residents

56.0

nonprofits

-12.8% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

65

Median Assets

$435K

Oldest Active

1938

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
84
Religion
46
Arts & Culture
37
Human Services
32
Philanthropy
24
Youth Development
21
Animal-Related
14
Housing & Shelter
13
Health Care
11
Recreation & Sports
11
Food & Agriculture
10
Community Improvement
9
Science & Tech
9
Environment
7
Employment
5
Public Benefit
5
Mental Health
4
International
4
Civil Rights
3
Social Science
2
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
Crime & Legal
1
Public Safety
1
Mutual Benefit
1
Unknown
1
93.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $4.0B of $4.3B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Champaign

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATIONEducation$3.6B$1.8B1948
DONNINI-RUDOLPH FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$215.1M$44.7M2013
NEWMAN FOUNDATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISโ€”$52.1M$13.0M1946
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF ENGLISHEducation$49.7M$11.6M1995
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST CENTRAL ILLINOISPhilanthropy$39.0M$4.3M1972
PARKLAND COLLEGE FOUNDATIONEducation$20.8M$3.5M1969
MAPLE GROVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IHousing & Shelter$20.8M$4.4M2015
MCKINLEY FOUNDATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISEducation$20.6M$7.1M1984
AMERICAN DAIRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATIONโ€”$20.3M$11.7M1945
MEYER CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$18.0M$2.4M1997
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INCAnimal-Related$17.8M$3.4M1955
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY YMCA DBA STEPHENS FAMILY YMCAโ€”$17.2M$7.4M1938
OAK GROVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$14.8M$9.5M2011
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISโ€”$13.0M$2.6M1951
DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES CENTER OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY INCHuman Services$11.7M$17.8M1966
BIG TEN ACADEMIC ALLIANCEEducation$11.0M$12.6M2014
POULTRY SCIENCE ASSOCIATION INCโ€”$10.4M$6.8M1994
COUNTRYSIDE SCHOOL OF CHAMPAIGN- URBANA INCEducation$10.0M$3.1M1993
MARGARET BLOOM TRUSTEducation$9.3M$1.8M2011
JUDAH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOLโ€”$9.1M$4.1M1986
GENE A SALMON CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$8.5M$5.3M2007
CHARLES W CHRISTIE FOUNDATIONโ€”$8.2M$624K1976
DISABLED CITIZENS FOUNDATIONHuman Services$7.9M$2.3M1977
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTYHousing & Shelter$7.1M$3.0M1987
PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORKEnvironment$5.8M$4.6M1968
CHAMPAIGN URBANA JEWISH FEDERATIONReligion$5.4M$822K1978
FRANKLIN I & IRENE LIST SAEMANN FOUNDATIONโ€”$5.3M$3.8M1984
DMBGC FOUNDATIONHuman Services$4.2M$59K2016
JULES B CHAPMAN MD AND ANNIE LOU CHAPMAN PRIVATE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.2M$775K2014
PROMISE HEALTHCARE NFPHealth Care$4.1M$13.0M2003
HARLAN E MOORE HEART RESEARCH FOUNDATIONMedical Research$4.1M$135K1972
AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS SOCIETYScience & Tech$3.7M$5.0M1965
METTLER STUDIOS INCArts & Culture$3.5M$1.3M1977
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA SCHOOLS FOUNDATIONEducation$3.2M$343K1993
DAILY BREAD SOUP KITCHEN INCFood & Agriculture$3.2M$780K2010
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAโ€”$3.1M$1.2M1965
EADES FOUNDATIONโ€”$3.0M$732K1981
CHAMPAIGN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATIONEducation$2.9M$394K1995
LIVING ALTERNATIVES PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERHealth Care$2.8M$3.2M1986
ITOO SOCIETY CHARITABLE SUPPORT TRUSTHuman Services$2.7M$1.0M2025
CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCEducation$2.6M$1.8M2017
CHAMPAIGN URBANA AREA ELECTRICAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & TRNG FUNDEducation$2.5M$652K2014
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE INCโ€”$2.5M$2.4M1976
THE HDF GROUPScience & Tech$2.4M$2.5M2006
FAMILY SERVICE OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTYโ€”$2.2M$2.5M1951
RAYNIE FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.2M$203K1957
URBANA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYEducation$2.1M$594K1995
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADVISORS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS INCโ€”$2.1M$1.6M1980
CHAMPAIGN PARKS FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$1.9M$830K2006
ORTHOPTERISTS SOCIETYโ€”$1.8M$423K1979

Champaign, IL has 497 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $4.3B. The most common category is Education, with 84 organizations. 65 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 56.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1938.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

572

Total Approved

$200.6M

Jobs Supported

5,504

Per 10K Residents

64.4

SBA loans

+4.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

88

Top Lender

Busey Bank

202 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)88% of all loans

Loans

505

Total Amount

$152.6M

Avg Loan

$302,090

Median Loan

$128,000

SBA Guaranteed

$113.2M(74%)

Jobs Supported

4,737

50412% of all loans

Loans

67

Total Amount

$48.0M

Avg Loan

$716,582

Median Loan

$588,000

7(a) โ€” 88%504 โ€” 12%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

76

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$44.6M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$587,280

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services91 loans
NAICS 72
$50.9M
Health Care & Social Assistance53 loans
NAICS 62
$16.4M
Other Services49 loans
NAICS 81
$11.0M
Retail Trade47 loans
NAICS 44
$18.2M
Professional & Technical Services41 loans
NAICS 54
$13.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Meshare Inc.1$5.0M
Collegiate Marketing Inc.3$5.0M
Diya Capital Investments Llc1$4.4M
S&g 3901 Llc1$4.2M
Starfire Holdings Llc1$3.4M
Collegiate Services Inc.2$3.2M
Champaign Motors Inc.1$3.0M
Shri Hari Krupa Cp Inc1$2.7M
Om Shree Shiv Inc.2$2.7M
Polyconversions, Inc.3$2.7M

Champaign, IL has received 572 SBA loans totaling $200.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 505 loans (88% of the total), supporting 4,737 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 67 loans totaling $48.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Champaign is Busey Bank with 202 loans. That works out to 64.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

9

Total Population

157,265

Avg Median Income

$72,468

Avg Home Value

$209,800

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6180127,755$37,948$184,000$9505.4
6180219,502$58,588$158,300$99682.1
61815309$61,111$159,100$1,0700.2
6182038,481$31,031$175,900$1,0775.9
6182128,838$69,284$174,800$1,0017.7
6182228,246$97,044$264,600$1,265107.2
618748,602$88,431$274,100$9546.1
61875974$119,632$270,100$94330.8
618804,558$89,139$227,300$88161.8

Champaign, IL has 9 ZIP codes with a combined population of 157,265. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $72,468. The average median home value is $209,800. The average median monthly rent is $1,015.

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