Champaign County, Ohio
Champaign County: county in Ohio, United States
About
Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,097 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,960 inhabitants. Its county seat is Urbana. The county was created 221 years ago in 1805.
Champaign County lies in western Ohio between Columbus and Dayton. Formed in 1805, it was named for the French province Champagne, likely because of the terrain’s resemblance to rolling hills.
The county was first settled by migrants from Virginia and Kentucky. Agriculture and manufacturing drove growth in cities like **Urbana**, the county seat.
### Major Cities and Features
Notable cities and features of Champaign County include:
- **Urbana** - Historic county seat and site of the Champaign County Fairgrounds.
- **Mechanicsburg** - Village settled in 1834 with well-preserved architecture and charm.
- **Cedar Bog Nature Preserve** - Natural wetland area with rare plants and wildlife.
- **Ohio Caverns** - Popular underground caverns offering tours since 1897.
### Things to See and Do
Top attractions and activities in Champaign County include:
- Exploring underground rock formations and stalactites at **Ohio Caverns**.
- Hiking trails and viewing rare orchids at the unique **Cedar Bog Nature Preserve**.
- Learning history and touring buildings in charming downtown **Urbana**.
- Sampling local wines at the **Dragonfly Vineyard & Wine Cellar** in Mechanicsburg.
- Attending annual events like the **Champaign County Fair** and **Country Concert**.
Champaign County offers scenic rural charm, natural beauty, and historic small town appeal perfect for a relaxing Ohio getaway.
County Snapshot
Champaign County at a glance
Champaign County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Ohio counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
UrbanaPopulation 11,415
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Champaign County
| Population | 38,960 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| Different from | Champaign County |
| Plate code | 11 |
| Area | 1113 km2 |
| Official name | Champaign County |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1377,-83.7695 |
| Capital | Urbana |
| Establishment | March 01, 1805 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:23:42 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.92% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Champaign County is located at 40°8'16"N 83°46'10"W (40.1376700, -83.7695000). It has 6 neighbors: Clark County, Madison County, Logan County, Miami County, Shelby County and Union County.
Champaign County map
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The largest city of Champaign County is Saint Paris with a population of 2,011. Other cities include, North Lewisburg population 1,471, Christiansburg population 503, Woodstock population 288 and Mutual population 102. See all Champaign County cities & populated places.
Champaign County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Champaign County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Urbana | 11,415 | Township in Champaign County, Illinois |
| Saint Paris | 2,011 | Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States |
| North Lewisburg | 1,471 | City in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Christiansburg | 503 | Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States |
| Woodstock | 288 | Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States |
| Mutual | 102 | Human settlement in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts a...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Champaign County
Official Website- Urbana
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Champaign County decreased by 2.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,097 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,824 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,573 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,461 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 39,078 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,963 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,741 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 38,851 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 38,785 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,885 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,960 | 0.19% | estimation process |
People born in Champaign County (10)
People born in Champaign County, including sport shooter Charles Winder, Ohio Legislator Charles D. Conover, botanist Emery Clarence Leonard, .
More notable people
- John S. Jones (Union Army officer) he was born in 12/02/1836
- Joseph P. Fyffe (United States admiral) he was born in 26/07/1832
- Samuel McIntire Taylor (American politician) he was born in 24/07/1856
- Wilbur Snapp (American organist) he was born in 05/08/1920
- Oliver Colwell (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1834
- Nathaniel C. Reed (Ohio Jurist) he was born in 01/01/1810
- Lawrence Borst (American veterinarian and politician) he was born in 16/07/1927
Other places with the same name (1)
- Champaign County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 209,192 people.
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