Champaign, Illinois

Champaign: The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. It is located in the central part of the state. Champaign is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus and the Krannert Art Museum.

About

Champaign is a city located in the county of Champaign in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 81,055 and a population density of 1,377 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 89,390 inhabitants.

The city was created 169 years ago in 1854.

Champaign is located in East Central Illinois, about 135 miles south of Chicago. It was founded in 1855 and named after Champaign County. The arrival of the University of Illinois and railroads helped Champaign grow as a city.

Key Facts About Champaign

Population: Approximately 88,000 as of 2019

Economy: Major employers include the University of Illinois, Kraft Heinz, Volvo, and Christie Clinic. Education, manufacturing, and healthcare drive the economy.

Geography: Champaign sits in a relatively flat, fertile prairie landscape. The city encompasses approximately 25 square miles. The Boneyard Creek runs through the center.

Things to Do in Champaign

Top attractions and activities in Champaign include:

  • University of Illinois Campus - Home to museums, performing arts, sports, and scenic grounds for walking and biking.
  • Krannert Art Museum - Top university art museum housing over 10,000 works. Free admission.
  • State Farm Center - Arena hosting Illinois Fighting Illini basketball and major concerts.
  • Neil Street Corridor - Trendy district with bars, cafes, and unique shops.
  • West Side Park - Large public park with walking trails, sports fields, playgrounds and a botanical garden.

In summary, Champaign provides a quintessential college town atmosphere as home to the University of Illinois' flagship campus.

Champaign locator map
Location of Champaign on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Champaign

Population : 89,390 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Champaign County
Postal code : 61820–61822
Phone Area Codes : 217
Area : 58.88 km2
Official name : Champaign
Altitude : 738 feet / 225 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1855 (169 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00
Local time : 03:59:24 (19th March 2024)
Density : 1,518 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 9.32% (2010-2020)
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Champaign 4068
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Geography

Champaign is located at 40°6'59"N 88°14'36"W (40.1164200, -88.2433800).

Champaign map

Demographics

The population of Champaign increased by 9.32% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 81,055 - census
2011 82,343 1.56% estimation process
2012 83,224 1.06% estimation process
2013 84,147 1.1% estimation process
2014 84,997 1% estimation process
2015 86,273 1.48% estimation process
2016 87,314 1.19% estimation process
2017 87,914 0.68% estimation process
2018 88,103 0.21% estimation process
2019 88,877 0.87% estimation process
2020 89,390 0.57% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 64,157
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 53,712
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 19.4%
April 1, 2020 Population : 69,757
April 1, 2010 Population : 53,668
People under 5 years old, percentage : 8.8%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 30.4%
People over 65 (%) : 7.6%
Female persons, % : 51.1%
White only, percent : 43.7%
Black or African American alone, percent : 8.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.2%
Asians alone % : 26.3%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.2%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 8.1%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 39.5%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 21.2%
2015-2019 Veterans : 2,042
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 26.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 77.4%

Champaign zip code is 61820. County name: Champaign, County fips: 17019

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 77.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $574,500
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $2,876
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $931
2015-2019 median gross rent : $2,623
2015-2019 Households : 14,749
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 4.21
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 88.5%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 43.4%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 99.2%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 97.6%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 90.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 37.1%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 6.2%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 4.3%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 69.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 62.9%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 33,708
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 6,681
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 269,137
2012 total retail sales per capita : $4,926
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 41.3
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $119,213
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $34,627
Percentage of people living in poverty : 5.9%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 3,860
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,150
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,226
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,452
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,253
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 217
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,540
2010 population per square mile : 4,705.5
2010 land area in square miles : 11.41

People born in Champaign (128)

People born in Champaign, including computer programmer Eric Bina, astrophysicist and Nobel laureate Saul Perlmutter, American-Gabonese rapper and actor Ludacris, .

List

  • James Tobin (American economist) he was born in 05/03/1918
  • Megyn Kelly (American journalist and attorney) she was born in 18/11/1970
  • Mark Kirk (former U.S. junior senator from Illinois) he was born in 15/09/1959
  • Clyde M. Reed (American politician (1871-1949)) he was born in 19/10/1871
  • Shamit Kachru (Indian physicist) he was born in 13/07/1970
  • Katherine Reutter (American speed skater) she was born in 30/07/1988
  • Annisteen Allen (singer) she was born in 11/11/1920
  • Amy Chua (American lawyer, writer, and legal scholar) she was born in 26/10/1962
  • Icko Iben (American astronomer) he was born in 27/06/1931
  • Ethel Clayton (actress (1882-1966)) she was born in 08/11/1882
  • Bob Richards (Athletics competitor, pole vaulter) he was born in 20/02/1926
  • George D. Baker (American film director and screenwriter (1868-1933)) he was born in 22/04/1868
  • Benjamin F. Bailar (American politician (1934-2017)) he was born in 21/04/1934
  • Tim Johnson (Illinois politician) he was born in 23/07/1946
  • Richard M. Noyes (American physical chemist) he was born in 06/04/1919
  • Adam Schmitt (American singer) he was born in 16/06/1968
  • David Ayer (American screenwriter, film producer, and director) he was born in 18/01/1968
  • David Wilhelm (American political operative and businessman) he was born in 02/10/1956

Schools in Champaign

College & universities near Champaign, IL

Code Name City ZIP
145637 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign (IL) 61820-5711
143181 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana Urbana (IL) 61801
147916 Parkland College Champaign (IL) 61821-1899
146533 Lakeview College of Nursing Danville (IL) 61832
144573 Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Danville Danville (IL) 61832

Stations (14)

Amtrak & bus stations near Champaign, IL

Code Name Address Type
CHM Illinois Terminal 45 East University Ave. RAIL
RTL Rantoul West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. RAIL
DVI Danville, Illinois 379 Lynch Road BUS
MAT Mattoon station 1718 Broadway Ave. RAIL
GLM Gilman US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. RAIL

Post offices near Champaign

Post Office Name City ZIP
Neil Str Post Office Champaign (IL) 61820
Station A Post Office Champaign (IL) 61820
Downtown Urbana Post Office Urbana (IL) 61801
Champaign Post Office Champaign (IL) 61821
Savoy Post Office Savoy (IL) 61874

Other cities in Champaign County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Champaign County , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Rantoul 12,305 Village in Illinois
Mahomet 8,968 Village in Illinois, United States
Savoy 8,364 Town
Urbana 7,093 County seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Saint Joseph 3,800 Human settlement in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America
Tolono 3,349 City in Illinois, United States of America
Lake of the Woods 2,912 Census designated place in Illinois, United States
Fisher 1,911 Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Philo 1,378 City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Sidney 1,172 Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States
Homer 1,143 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Thomasboro 1,066 City in Illinois, United States of America
Gifford 1,035 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Ogden 787 Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America
Pesotum 520 Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Ludlow 454 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Champaign distances to largest Illinois cities