Urbana, IL Demographics

A map of Urbana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20,827	18,848	52.9%	49.2%
Black	7,339	7,112	18.7%	18.6%
Asian	5,588	6,985	14.2%	18.2%
Hispanic	3,982	3,268	10.1%	8.5%
Multiracial	1,476	1,884	3.8%	4.9%
Native American/Other	129	239	0.3%	0.6%

Urbana, Illinois has an estimated population of 39,341, a slight increase from the 38,336 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 18.7% Black, 14.2% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Urbana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Urbana 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 Urbana, that probability was 68.1% in 2020 and 65.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Urbana is ranked the 43rd 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). Urbana was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Urbana's White Population

20,827 residents of Urbana, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Urbana is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Urbana ranks 1357th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Urbana's population has increased from 49.2% to 52.9%.

Urbana is less White than neighboring Champaign (54.5% White), Savoy (62.9% White), Philo (97.6% White), Thomasboro (83% White), and Tolono (96% White).

Urbana's Black Population

7,339 residents of Urbana, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Urbana is higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Urbana ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Black residents' share of Urbana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 18.7%.

Urbana is more Black than neighboring Champaign (17.2% Black), Savoy (7.1% Black), Philo (0% Black), Thomasboro (2.7% Black), and Tolono (0.7% Black).

Urbana's Asian Population

5,588 residents of Urbana, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Urbana is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Urbana ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Urbana's population has decreased from 18.2% to 14.2%.

Urbana is more Asian than neighboring Philo (1.3% Asian), Thomasboro (0.8% Asian), and Tolono (0% Asian). Urbana is less Asian than neighboring Champaign (15.8% Asian), and Savoy (20.3% Asian).

Urbana's Hispanic Population

3,982 residents of Urbana, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Urbana is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Urbana ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Urbana's population has increased from 8.5% to 10.1%.

Urbana is more Hispanic than neighboring Champaign (7.9% Hispanic), Savoy (6.9% Hispanic), Philo (0.6% Hispanic), Thomasboro (9.8% Hispanic), and Tolono (0.7% Hispanic).

Urbana's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Urbana, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Urbana is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Urbana ranks 334th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Urbana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Urbana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Savoy (0% Native American/Other), and Philo (0% Native American/Other). Urbana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Champaign (0.5% Native American/Other), and Tolono (1.3% Native American/Other).

Urbana's Multiracial Population

1,476 residents of Urbana, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Urbana is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Urbana ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Urbana's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.8%.

Urbana is more Multiracial than neighboring Savoy (2.7% Multiracial), Philo (0.5% Multiracial), Thomasboro (3.4% Multiracial), and Tolono (1.2% Multiracial). Urbana is less Multiracial than neighboring Champaign (4.1% 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.