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

Champaign County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

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

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Urbana
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 66Income: 31Home Value: 19Safety: 100Education: 45Median Age: 45Climate: 50Cost of Living: 45

Quick Stats

Population

38,447

2023 ACS

Median Income

$45,854

2023

Median Home Value

$186,300

2023

Median Rent

$951

2023

Median Age

26.7

Unemployment

5.7%

Cost of Living Index

90.7

100 = national avg

Urbana is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, with a population of 38,447 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Urbana is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Urbana is $45,854, and the median home value is $186,300. The cost of living index is 90.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $951 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, and the median age is 26.7 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

38,447

Male

19,514

50.8%

Female

18,933

49.2%

Median Age

26.7

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

31.4%

High School or Higher

41.3%

Foreign Born

18.3%

Veterans

2.9%

Married

25.2%

Avg Household Size

2.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.585

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

59.3%

Foreign Born

18.3%

White
59.3%
Black
16.9%
Asian
14.5%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
7.8%
Other
1.4%

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

9.3%

3,583 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

90.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,982 (55.3%)
Puerto Rican
546 (15.2%)
Cuban
63 (1.8%)
Salvadoran
76 (2.1%)
Guatemalan
36 (1.0%)
Colombian
236 (6.6%)
Ecuadorian
73 (2.0%)
Peruvian
20 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
552 (15.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,108 (19.9%)
Chinese
2,871 (51.6%)
Filipino
130 (2.3%)
Vietnamese
225 (4.0%)
Korean
317 (5.7%)
Japanese
173 (3.1%)
Pakistani
165 (3.0%)
Cambodian
8 (0.1%)
Thai
53 (1.0%)
Laotian
101 (1.8%)
Taiwanese
175 (3.1%)
Other Asian
239 (4.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
31 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
33 (94.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

36,919

English Only

75.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,425 speakers

Limited English

9.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,425 (6.6%)
Chinese
2,356 (6.4%)
Other Indo-European
1,465 (4.0%)
Other Asian
595 (1.6%)
Other Languages
573 (1.6%)
Slavic Languages
421 (1.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
297 (0.8%)
Korean
280 (0.8%)
Vietnamese
176 (0.5%)
German
147 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

91.0%

Limited English Proficiency

9.0%

Spanish
39.7% limited English
Chinese
48.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
31.6% limited English
Other Asian
24.5% limited English
Other Languages
22.7% limited English
Slavic Languages
7.4% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
70.0% limited English
Korean
28.6% limited English
Vietnamese
48.9% limited English
German
12.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,098

2.9% of population

Disability Rate

16.4%

180 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$55,943

Unemployment Rate

2.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
42.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
13.9%
Vietnam
33.6%
Korea
2.7%
World War II
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
27.0%
35-54
20.1%
55-64
11.1%
65-74
29.1%
75+
12.8%

Male Veterans

1,056

96.2%

Female Veterans

42

3.8%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$55,943

Non-Veteran Income

$28,846

Difference

$27,097

93.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

180

Without Disability

918

Disability Rate

16.4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

21,094

#1 Ancestry

German

15.3% (5,874)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

7.6% (2,929)

#3 Ancestry

English

7.1% (2,737)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
15.3%
Irish
7.6%
English
7.1%
Italian
3.3%
Polish
2.5%
American
2.4%
Sub-Saharan African
2.1%
French
1.9%
Dutch
1.2%
Scottish
1.2%
European
1.1%
Scotch-Irish
1.0%
Swedish
0.9%
Arab
0.9%
Czech
0.8%
Hungarian
0.8%
Welsh
0.7%
Norwegian
0.7%
Greek
0.7%
British
0.6%

Families & Households

Total Households

16,425

Family Households

6,055

36.9%

Married Couples

4,436

27.0%

Non-Family Households

10,370

63.1%

Single Mother Households

1,191

7.3%

Single Father Households

428

2.6%

Living Alone

7,622

46.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,914

In Married Couple

2,394

61.2%

With Single Mother

1,368

35.0%

With Single Father

152

3.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$83,151

Married Couple Income

$98,902

Single Mother Income

$48,792

Single Father Income

$29,207

Avg Family Size

2.0

Avg Non-Family Size

1.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

229

Grandparents Responsible

44

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$45,854

-37% vs national

Per Capita Income

$31,936

-14% vs national

Poverty Rate

24.8%

+82% vs national

Gini Index

0.5456

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.7%

+10% vs national

SNAP Recipients

11.3%

of households

How Urbana Compares

Urbana vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Urbana is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
31.7%
$25-50K
20.8%
$50-75K
14.6%
$75-100K
11.3%
$100-150K
9.3%
$150-200K
5.7%
$200K+
6.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.7%

+3% vs IL avg

Labor Force

20,221

Employed

19,060

Mean Commute

12 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

31.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

41.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

26.7

Work from Home

14.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

90.7

100 = national avg

-9.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$39,928

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$94,376

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
114.6
Food
85.0
Transportation
61.0
Healthcare
88.0
Utilities
94.0

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 Urbana, IL is $45,854, which is 37.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,936. The poverty rate of 24.8% is higher than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5456, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 20,221. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 12 minutes, with 14.6% working from home. About 51.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 90.7, which is 9.3% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 114.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,928 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$175,000

Median List Price

$230,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$146

Days on Market

58

Active Inventory

79

Months of Supply

4.6

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$195,039

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,223

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

5.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

31.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
5.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
31.3%
Listings with Price Drops
13.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 2.4%List Price โ†‘ 4.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

17

New Listings

31

Pending Sales

32

Homes Sold โ†“ 46.9%New Listings โ†“ 41.5%Pending โ†“ 42.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$146

Median List $/SF

$154

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 2.8%List $/SF โ†“ 0.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Urbana, 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 Urbana 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

Urbana vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Urbana 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

$186,300

Median Rent

$951

Total Housing Units

19,003

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Owner Occupied

34.7%

Renter Occupied

65.3%

Median Property Tax

$4,480

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,122

Housing Types

Single Family
41.6%
Multi-Family
58.0%
Mobile Home
0.4%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,480

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.40%

of home value

Median Home Value

$186,300

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,844

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,480) by the median home value ($186,300). In Urbana, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.40%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Urbana, IL is $175,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 58 days on the market. 5.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $146. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,223/month. About 34.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1979. There are 19,003 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,480. The effective tax rate is 2.40%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.44

per 1,000 residents

+109% vs national

Property Crime Rate

24.92

per 1,000 residents

+45% vs national

Total Crimes

1,160

2024

Violent Clearance

35%

cases solved

Property Clearance

17%

cases solved

YoY Change

+13.0%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Urbana Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Urbana vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Urbana 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†‘ 71.3%Property โ†“ 30.2%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Urbana police solve 41% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of murder cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.030.0%
RapeViolent210.5538.1%
RobberyViolent310.816.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1554.0640.6%
BurglaryProperty1864.8716.7%
Larceny/TheftProperty66517.4118.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1012.6413.9%

Urbana, IL reported 208 violent crimes and 952 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 residents is 109.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 35% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 665 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 34.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242089525.4424.92
20231861,0484.8227.15
20222581,0506.6226.93
20212118435.0620.23
20202148645.0720.47
20191241,0902.9525.90
20181501,2333.5729.34
20171421,4213.3733.76
20161621,5433.8236.34
20151341,5053.1835.69

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.

Urbana 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. $2,301,166 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

30.6%

5.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.4%

3.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp 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

29.1%

Arthritis

17.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.7%

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

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

37.8%

Lack of Support

27.1%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

28.1%

Mobility

9.4%

Cognitive

15.5%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

9.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Urbana has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 73.4% 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

0.7 mi

Carle Foundation Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Carle Foundation Hospital0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Osf Heart Of Mary Medical Center0.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
The Pavilion2.5 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”
Kirby Medical Center21.2 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Gibson Community Hospital26.0 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

209

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
EHLERS MHP1120
COUNTRY VIEW ESTS MHP970

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

12 min

-48% vs national

Drive Alone

51.8%

-34% vs national

Public Transit

7.2%

+694% vs national

Work From Home

14.6%

+57% vs national

Carpool

6.9%

Walk / Bike

18.6%

combined

How Urbana's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)

Fatalities

3

2022

4-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202233010
202144010
202034200
201911010

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

The average commute in Urbana, IL is 12 minutes, which is 47.9% below the national average of 23 minutes. 51.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 14.6% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 7.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.9% of workers carpool. 14.7% walk to work. 3.9% commute by bicycle. In 2022, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.4%

of households

No Internet

6.2%

of households

Total Households

16,425

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.4%
Cellular Data Plan
79.2%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.0%
No Internet Access
6.2%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.9%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.8%

of households

Tablet

58.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.9%
Smartphone
92.1%
Desktop / Laptop
86.8%
Tablet
58.3%
Smartphone Only
6.2%
No Computer
5.1%

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

-17% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-24% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-25% vs 25,000 - 50,000 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).

Urbana vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). 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

209

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
EHLERS MHPCommunityGround water1120
COUNTRY VIEW ESTS MHPCommunityGround water970

84.3% of households in Urbana have broadband internet access. 75.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.2% of households have no internet access. 6.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 209 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. Urbana is located in Champaign County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Urbana.

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

249

Total Assets

$5.4B

Total Income

$4.4B

Per 10K Residents

64.8

nonprofits

-32.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

38

Median Assets

$280K

Oldest Active

1922

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
33
Arts & Culture
24
Health Care
23
Religion
23
Human Services
15
Recreation & Sports
10
Philanthropy
8
Environment
7
Food & Agriculture
6
Mental Health
5
Housing & Shelter
5
Youth Development
4
International
4
Animal-Related
3
Community Improvement
3
Public Benefit
3
Crime & Legal
2
Science & Tech
2
Employment
1
Public Safety
1
Civil Rights
1
Mutual Benefit
1
Unknown
1
92.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $5.0B of $5.4B 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 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Urbana

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
THE CARLE FOUNDATIONHealth Care$3.3B$945.7M1948
THE CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITALHealth Care$651.5M$1.6B1982
METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF ILLINOISHealth Care$278.0M$564.4M1938
PROCTOR HOSPITALHealth Care$194.2M$172.2M1962
CLARK-LINDSEY HOLDINGS INCโ€”$131.9M$427K2021
METHODIST SERVICES INCHealth Care$129.2M$13.4M1983
CARLE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONHealth Care$113.8M$25.5M1984
CARLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CORPORATIONHealth Care$92.6M$16.1M2001
PEKIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALHealth Care$91.5M$60.6M1962
CARLE HEALTH CARE INCORPORATEDHealth Care$69.6M$355.0M1984
CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$66.0M$267.6M2020
CUNNINGHAM CHILDRENS HOME OF URBANA ILLINOISHuman Services$56.7M$29.5M1922
PROCTOR HEALTH SYSTEMSHealth Care$41.9M$38.3M1999
HUMAN SERVICE CENTERMental Health$32.8M$22.5M1977
RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCHealth Care$27.4M$76.6M1996
HOOPESTON COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITALHealth Care$25.4M$79.1M1960
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONโ€”$25.0M$9.8M1954
CLARK-LINDSEY VILLAGE INCHuman Services$23.2M$22.9M1977
TRILLIUM PLACEHealth Care$18.8M$2.7M2020
PARK COURT LIMITEDโ€”$18.8M$1.6M1986
EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANKFood & Agriculture$14.2M$28.5M1983
HULT CENTER FOR HEALTHY LIVING INCโ€”$9.5M$2.8M1991
CARLE WEST PHYSICIAN GROUP INCHealth Care$9.2M$72.3M2021
TAZWOOD MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INCMental Health$6.8M$5.7M1991
CARLE EUREKA HOSPITALHealth Care$6.6M$31.3M2020
GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDSEnvironment$6.3M$1.6M1985
CRISIS NURSERYโ€”$5.5M$2.2M1984
LINDSEY COMMUNITIES INCHousing & Shelter$5.0M$2.2M2021
TERRY AND BARBARA ENGLAND FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.9M$2.3M2015
COURAGE CONNECTIONHousing & Shelter$3.4M$2.7M1996
SOLA GRATIA FARMFood & Agriculture$3.2M$1.4M2017
SALT AND LIGHT NFPHuman Services$2.8M$3.3M2021
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CASA INCCivil Rights$2.3M$1.5M1996
LAND CONSERVATION FOUNDATIONEnvironment$1.6M$262K2003
URBANA PARKS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.5M$493K2008
CRIS HEALTHY AGINGโ€”$1.5M$3.4M1978
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NATURALISTSโ€”$1.4M$354K1985
URBANA CHAMPAIGN INDEPENDENT MEDIA CENTERArts & Culture$1.2M$547K2001
URBANA FREE LIBRARY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$838K$146K1998
LIFELINE-CONNECT INCMental Health$772K$268K2007
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OFEducation$660K$226K2006
RAPE ADVOCACY COUNSELING & EDUCATION SERVICESMental Health$645K$1.3M2009
MARY MCKEE EDUCATIONAL FUND INCโ€”$624K$90K1987
BIOCHEMISTRY TRUST OF URBANA ILLINOISEducation$528K$113K2014
ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT EXPOEducation$435K$7K2015
IGLESIA CATOLICA SIRO ORTODOXA DE ANTIOQUIA LA NUEVA CREACIONReligion$433K$37K2022
SWATALEEM USA CORPORATIONโ€”$410K$338K2021
ALCANTARA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$407K$110K2022
URBANA NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS CENTERYouth Development$404K$695K2025
PERSONS ASSUMING CONTROL OF THEIR ENVIRONMENT INCโ€”$362K$691K1986

Urbana, IL has 249 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $5.4B. The most common category is Education, with 33 organizations. 38 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 64.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1922.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

199

Total Approved

$78.3M

Jobs Supported

1,615

Per 10K Residents

51.8

SBA loans

-55.0% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

54

Top Lender

Busey Bank

74 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)87% of all loans

Loans

173

Total Amount

$61.2M

Avg Loan

$353,469

Median Loan

$131,000

SBA Guaranteed

$46.8M(77%)

Jobs Supported

1,292

50413% of all loans

Loans

26

Total Amount

$17.2M

Avg Loan

$661,346

Median Loan

$472,500

7(a) โ€” 87%504 โ€” 13%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

28

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$17.0M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$606,918

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services43 loans
NAICS 72
$37.7M
Professional & Technical Services18 loans
NAICS 54
$5.3M
Health Care & Social Assistance17 loans
NAICS 62
$5.0M
Other Services17 loans
NAICS 81
$3.8M
Retail Trade11 loans
NAICS 44
$2.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Vidhi 3 Llc1$5.0M
Icon Hospitality1$4.2M
Eastland Suites - Urbana Llc1$4.0M
Varniraj Hotels Llc1$2.7M
Jj Urbana Hotel Group, Llc1$2.6M
Jz & Pv Holdings Llc2$2.6M
Creative Thermal Solutions, Inc.2$2.3M
Little Hearts & Hands Inc4$2.1M
Lang Distributing South1$2.0M
Ram Hotel Group Inc1$1.8M

Urbana, IL has received 199 SBA loans totaling $78.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 173 loans (87% of the total), supporting 1,292 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 26 loans totaling $17.2M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Urbana is Busey Bank with 74 loans. That works out to 51.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

11

Total Population

164,987

Avg Median Income

$73,583

Avg Home Value

$198,509

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
618641,714$91,827$203,600$1,06322.9
618735,803$112,755$246,300$94263.7
618748,602$88,431$274,100$9546.1
618781,179$72,250$115,600$79028.0
618804,558$89,139$227,300$88161.8

Urbana, IL has 11 ZIP codes with a combined population of 164,987. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $73,583. The average median home value is $198,509. The average median monthly rent is $999.

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