Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

206,583

1.63% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/ADick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ATammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

30.6

0.658% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.3%

4.22% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,939

5.57% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$170,600

2.4% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

95,792

2.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL had a population of 207k people with a median age of 30.6 and a median household income of $56,939. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL declined from 210,006 to 206,583, a −1.63% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,936 to $56,939, a 5.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (66%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.95%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.75%).

17.4% of the households in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.7% of the residents in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Champaign County--Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL are University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (15,117 degrees awarded in 2021), Parkland College (1,643 degrees), and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (87 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was $170,600, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

Most people in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL borders Douglas, Edgar, Coles & Cumberland Counties PUMA, IL, Menard, Logan, De Witt, Piatt, Moultrie, Shelby & Christian Counties PUMA, IL, McLean County PUMA, IL, and Livingston, Ford, Iroquois & Vermilion Counties PUMA, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL is home to a population of 207k people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.4% of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (25.6k people).

In 2021, there were 5.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 22.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL are Spanish (9,004 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (8,040 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (2,368 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

103,540

Women

50.1%

103,207

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 206,747 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.7%

2021 Citizenship

91.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.7% of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
136k ± 418
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26.7k ± 1.07k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
22.1k ± 484

6.26%

Hispanic Population

12.9k people

6.26% of the people in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL are hispanic (12.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
6,374 ± 1,930 people
India
2,987 ± 1,332 people
Mexico
2,008 ± 1,095 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was China, the natal country of 6,374 Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL residents, followed by India with 2,987 and Mexico with 2,008.

Foreign-Born Population

12.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

25.6k people

12.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

25.9k people

As of 2021, 12.4% of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL residents (25.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was 12.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,004 households (4.61%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
8,040 households (4.11%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
2,368 households (1.21%)

17.4% of the households in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was Spanish. 4.61% of the households in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,567 ± 339
Gulf War (2001-)
1,508 ± 314
Gulf War (1990s)
1,180 ± 220

Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL employs 95.8k people. The largest industries in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (20,618 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,455 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,331 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($199,037), Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers ($97,421), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($96,407).

Males in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,153. The income inequality in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,328

Women

48.3%

50,592

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL in 2020 was 97,920 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

95.8k

2021 Value

−2.17%

1 Year decline

± −2.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −2.17%, from 97.9k employees to 95.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL, are Postsecondary teachers (7,353 people), Cashiers (2,953 people), and Registered nurses (2,080 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

95.8k

2021 Value

−2.17%

1 Year decline

± −2.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL declined at a rate of −2.17%, from 97.9k employees to 95.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (20,618 people), Restaurants & Food Services (6,455 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,331 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,309

Median earning men ± $1,555

$32,880

Median earning women ± $1,696

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,784), Construction ($58,851), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,662).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,875), Information ($47,803), and Construction ($47,222).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

N/ADick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

N/ATammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL awarded 16,847 degrees. The student population of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 33,390 male students and 28,745 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL are White (7,305 and 55.8%), followed by Asian (2,387 and 18.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,549 and 11.8%), and Black or African American (955 and 7.29%).

The largest universities in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (15,117 and 89.7%), Parkland College (1,643 and 9.75%), and Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (87 and 0.516%).

The most popular majors in Champaign County--Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL are General Business Administration & Management (1,098 and 6.52%), Computer Science (901 and 5.35%), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (622 and 3.69%).

The median tuition cost in Champaign County--Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL for a public four year colleges is $14,446 for in-state students and $34,444 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 62,135 (53.7% men and 46.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 62,135 students enrolled in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL, 53.7% men and 46.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 25,530 records, of which 49.3% were women and 50.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
583 degree-majors awarded
General Computer Engineering
422 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
385 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Champaign County--Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 583 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Champaign County--Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
15,117 degrees awarded
Parkland College
1,643 degrees awarded
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
87 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with 15,117 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 8,669 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL, which is 1.06 times more than the 8,178 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,305 degrees mean that there were 3.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 2,387 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($14,446) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,188) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.526% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.268% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL in 2021 were Some college (49.4k), High School or Equivalent (36k), and Bachelors Degree (32k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was $170,600 in 2021, which is 0.697 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $166,600 to $170,600, a 2.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL is 53.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL is $56,939. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Housing

Property

$170,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,319

$43,685

Median Property Taxes

±$1,329

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.4%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.4% of the housing units in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,939

Median Household Income

± $1,730

81.8k

Number of Households

± 2,200

In 2021, the median household income of the 81.8k households in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL grew to $56,939 from the previous year's value of $53,936.

The following chart displays the households in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.479

2021 Wage GINI in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL

0.485

2020 Wage GINI in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.22% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.1%)
Worked At Home (8.83%)
Carpooled (8.22%)

In 2021, 68.1% of workers in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.83%) and those who carpooled to work (8.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.928% of the workforce in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL (35.1k out of 191k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.3% of the population of Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 56.9% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 9.75% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.64% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 33.1% between 18 and 34 years, 31.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.73%

Uninsured

56.9%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

9.75%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

0.64%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL grew by 7.76% from 4.39% to 4.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Champaign & Urbana Cities PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.