Champaign, IL Demographics

A map of Champaign's Population by Race

Champaign, Illinois has an estimated population of 89,996, a slight increase from the 88,302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.5% White, 17.2% Black, 15.8% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Champaign, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Champaign has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Champaign, that probability was 66.6% in 2020 and 64.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Champaign is ranked the 9th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Champaign was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Champaign's White Population

49,054 residents of Champaign, or 54.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Champaign is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Champaign ranks 1347th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Champaign's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Champaign's population has increased from 51.4% to 54.5%.

Champaign is more White than neighboring Urbana (52.9% White). Champaign is less White than neighboring Savoy (62.9% White), Bondville (83.4% White), Tolono (96% White), and Lake of the Woods (94.6% White).

Champaign's Black Population

15,455 residents of Champaign, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Champaign is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Champaign ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Champaign's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Black residents' share of Champaign's population has decreased from 17.7% to 17.2%.

Champaign is more Black than neighboring Savoy (7.1% Black), Bondville (6.2% Black), Tolono (0.7% Black), and Lake of the Woods (0% Black). Champaign is less Black than neighboring Urbana (18.7% Black).

Champaign's Asian Population

14,204 residents of Champaign, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Champaign is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Champaign ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Champaign's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Asian residents' share of Champaign's population has decreased from 16.7% to 15.8%.

Champaign is more Asian than neighboring Urbana (14.2% Asian), Bondville (0.2% Asian), Tolono (0% Asian), and Lake of the Woods (0% Asian). Champaign is less Asian than neighboring Savoy (20.3% Asian).

Champaign's Hispanic Population

7,099 residents of Champaign, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Champaign is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Champaign ranks 296th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Champaign's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Champaign's population has decreased from 8.7% to 7.9%.

Champaign is more Hispanic than neighboring Savoy (6.9% Hispanic), Bondville (5.4% Hispanic), Tolono (0.7% Hispanic), and Lake of the Woods (1.4% Hispanic). Champaign is less Hispanic than neighboring Urbana (10.1% Hispanic).

Champaign's Native American/Other Population

468 residents of Champaign, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Champaign is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Champaign ranks 328th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Champaign's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Champaign's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Champaign is more Native American/Other than neighboring Savoy (0% Native American/Other), Urbana (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bondville (0% Native American/Other). Champaign is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tolono (1.3% Native American/Other), and Lake of the Woods (0.8% Native American/Other).

Champaign's Multiracial Population

3,716 residents of Champaign, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Champaign is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Champaign ranks 291st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Champaign's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Champaign's population has decreased from 4.9% to 4.1%.

Champaign is more Multiracial than neighboring Savoy (2.7% Multiracial), Urbana (3.8% Multiracial), Tolono (1.2% Multiracial), and Lake of the Woods (3.2% Multiracial). Champaign is less Multiracial than neighboring Bondville (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.