Rantoul, Illinois
Rantoul: Village in Illinois
About
Rantoul is a village located in the county of Champaign in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,941 and a population density of 580 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,305 inhabitants.
The village was created 171 years ago in 1853.
Quick Facts about Rantoul
| Population : | 12,305 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Champaign County |
| Postal code : | 61866 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 22.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 745 feet / 227 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1854 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:42:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 551 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rantoul is located at 40°18'30"N 88°9'21"W (40.3083700, -88.1558800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rantoul decreased by 5.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,941 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,019 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,052 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,166 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,180 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,073 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,963 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,845 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,713 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,484 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,305 | -1.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,777 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,652 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,738 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,700 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 80.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 1.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 21.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 65.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,029 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
Rantoul zip code is 61866.
County name: Champaign, County
fips: 17019
Rantul, rantwl, Рантул, رانتول, র্যান্টুল
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $172,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,319 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $435 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $919 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,652 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 40,268 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 346,577 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,427 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,757 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,978 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,008 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 913 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 810 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 420 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,508 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,581 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 517.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 40.02 |
Best Things to Do in Rantoul
1 Heritage Lake Park
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People born in Rantoul (14)
People born in Rantoul, including racecar driver Don Branson, astronaut Carl J. Meade, professional basketball player Blake Schilb, .
List
- C. Adrian Pillars (American sculptor) he was born in 01/01/1870
- Greg McMahon (American football coach) he was born in 02/01/1960
- Jheri Redding (American hairdresser) he was born in 02/03/1907
- John McCaa (American journalist) he was born in 01/01/1954
- Ken Coffey (American football player) he was born in 07/11/1960
- Ron Wells (American football player) he was born in 02/10/1961
- Steve Corpening (American soccer player) he was born in 11/08/1965
- Darren W. McDew (Commander Air Mobility Command) he was born in 29/09/1960
- Wayne Coffey (American football player) he was born in 30/05/1964
- Robert F. Godec (American career diplomat) he was born in 01/01/1956
- James Crane (American actor (1889 – 1968)) he was born in 09/08/1889
Schools in Rantoul
College & universities near Rantoul, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143181 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana | Urbana (IL) | 61801 |
| 145637 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign (IL) | 61820-5711 |
| 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 Rantoul, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Rantoul
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rantoul Post Office | Rantoul (IL) | 61866 |
| Thomasbor Post Office | Thomasboro (IL) | 61878 |
| Ludlow Post Office | Ludlow (IL) | 60949 |
| Dewey Post Office | Dewey (IL) | 61840 |
| Gifford Post Office | Gifford (IL) | 61847 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rantoul , Kansas human settlement in Franklin County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 187 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. |
| 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
Rantoul distances to largest Illinois cities
