Champaign, IL Demographics

A map of Champaign's Population by Race

Champaign, Illinois had a population of 88,302 in 2020. It was 51.4% White, 17.7% Black, 16.7% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Champaign, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Champaign is the 10th most populous. 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's White Population

45,409 residents of Champaign identify as White, or 51.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Champaign slightly less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Champaign is ranked #1347 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Champaign is more White than neighboring Urbana (49.2% White). Champaign is less White than neighboring Savoy (65.2% White), Bondville (82.7% White), Tolono (90.4% White), and Lake of the Woods (88.5% White).

Champaign's Black Population

15,625 residents of Champaign identify as Black, or 17.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Champaign roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Champaign is ranked #94 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Champaign is more Black than neighboring Savoy (6.8% Black), Bondville (2.8% Black), Tolono (1.1% Black), and Lake of the Woods (0.5% Black). Champaign is less Black than neighboring Urbana (18.6% Black).

Champaign's Asian Population

14,705 residents of Champaign identify as Asian, or 16.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Champaign slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Champaign is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Champaign is more Asian than neighboring Bondville (0.5% Asian), Tolono (0.4% Asian), and Lake of the Woods (0.5% Asian). Champaign is less Asian than neighboring Savoy (18.4% Asian), and Urbana (18.2% Asian).

Champaign's Hispanic Population

7,717 residents of Champaign identify as Hispanic, or 8.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Champaign slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Champaign is ranked #296 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Champaign is more Hispanic than neighboring Savoy (4.3% Hispanic), Urbana (8.5% Hispanic), Bondville (3.4% Hispanic), Tolono (2.6% Hispanic), and Lake of the Woods (3.7% Hispanic).

Champaign's Native American/Other Population

557 residents of Champaign identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Champaign roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Champaign is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Champaign is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bondville (0% Native American/Other), and Lake of the Woods (0.5% Native American/Other). Champaign is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tolono (0.9% Native American/Other).

Champaign's Multiracial Population

4,289 residents of Champaign identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Champaign roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Champaign is ranked #275 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Champaign is more Multiracial than neighboring Savoy (4.8% Multiracial), and Tolono (4.6% Multiracial). Champaign is less Multiracial than neighboring Bondville (10.6% Multiracial), and Lake of the Woods (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.