Urbana, Illinois
Urbana: county seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States
About
Urbana is a city located in the county of Champaign in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,451 and a population density of 248 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,093 inhabitants.
The city was created 193 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Urbana
| Population | 7,093 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Champaign County |
| Postal code | 61801 |
| Phone Area Codes | 217 |
| Area | 30 km2 |
| Official name | Urbana |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1106,-88.2073 |
| Altitude | 728 feet / 222 meters |
| Capital city | Urbana is capital of Champaign County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1833 (193 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 16:54:55 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 236 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Urbana is located at 40°6'38"N 88°12'26"W (40.1105900, -88.2072700).
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph....
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Urbana decreased by 5.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 39,484 | - | census |
| 2010 | 7,451 | -429.92% | census |
| 2011 | 7,313 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,341 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,377 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,396 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,371 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,332 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,295 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,244 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,151 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,093 | -0.82% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Urbana
1Crystal Lake Park
206 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801, United States View details
Phone: +12173671544 | Website available
2Meadowbrook Park
2808 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61802, United States View details
Phone: +12173671544 | Website available
3University of Illinois Arboretum
2001 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61802, United States View details
Phone: +12173337579 | Website available
4Main Quad
607 S Mathews Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, United States View details
Phone: +12173842342 | Website available
5Champaign-Urbana Adventures in Time and Space
302 N Broadway Ave #100, Urbana, IL 61801, United States View details
Phone: +12178987158 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Urbana
1Urbana City Building
400 S Vine St, Urbana, IL 61801 View details
Website available
People born in Urbana (79)
People born in Urbana, including Austrian actor August Zirner, biochemist Robert W. Holley, writer and publisher Ken Baumann, .
More notable people
- Ford Doolittle (American biochemist) he was born in 30/11/1941
- Roger Ebert (American film critic, author, journalist, and TV presenter) he was born in 18/06/1942
- Jennie Garth (actress) she was born in 03/04/1972
- Tom Harrell (American composer, arranger, jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist) he was born in 16/06/1946
- Andrew E. Lange (American physicist) he was born in 23/07/1957
- Karen Kurreck (Racing cyclist) she was born in 13/06/1962
- Ivan Doroschuk (Canadian singer) he was born in 09/10/1957
- Dan Graham (American artist) he was born in 31/03/1942
- Ward Churchill (political activist) he was born in 02/10/1947
- Karl Rubin (American mathematician) he was born in 27/01/1956
- Brady William Dougan (American) he was born in 30/08/1959
- Linda Sue Park (American author of young adult) she was born in 25/03/1960
- Brian Lynch (American musician) he was born in 12/09/1956
- José Graziano da Silva (Brazilian politician) he was born in 17/11/1949
- Chad Patton (American referee) he was born in 05/05/1976
- Cecil Bridgewater (American jazz trumpeter) he was born in 10/10/1942
- David Rothkopf (American writer; foreign policy strategist) he was born in 24/12/1955
- Gil Shaham (Israeli musician) he was born in 19/02/1971
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Urbana, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143181 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana | Urbana (IL) | 61801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Urbana, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Urbana.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Urbana Post Office | Urbana (IL) | 61801 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Urbana, Ohio township in Champaign County, Illinois with a population of 11,415 people.
- Urbana, New York city in Steuben County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,201 people.
- Urbana, Iowa City in Benton County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,498 people.
- Urbana, Missouri city in Dallas County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 423 people.
Other cities in Champaign County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Champaign County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign | 89,390 | The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. |
| Rantoul | 12,305 | Village in Illinois |
| Mahomet | 8,968 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Savoy | 8,364 | Town |
| 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
Urbana distances to largest Illinois cities