Champaign County, OH

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2023 Population

38,772

0.147% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.6

0.24% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.2%

11.3% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$74,239

5.32% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$186,300

11.6% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

19,026

0.619% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Champaign County, OH had a population of 38.8k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $74,239. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Champaign County, OH grew from 38,715 to 38,772, a 0.147% increase and its median household income grew from $70,486 to $74,239, a 5.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Champaign County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.1%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.7%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.09%), and Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.565%).

None of the households in Champaign County, OH 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.

99.7% of the residents in Champaign County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Champaign County, OH are Urbana University (166 degrees awarded in 2018).

In 2023, the median property value in Champaign County, OH was $186,300, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Champaign County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Champaign County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Champaign County, OH borders Clark County, OH, Logan County, OH, Madison County, OH, Miami County, OH, Shelby County, OH, and Union County, OH.

United States Ohio Urbana, OH

Population & Diversity

Champaign County, OH is home to a population of 38.8k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 1% of Champaign County, OH residents were born outside of the country (389 people).

In 2023, there were 33.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.7k people) in Champaign County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.08k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 661 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2023 Citizenship

99.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.7% of Champaign County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Champaign County, OH was 99.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Champaign County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Champaign County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.7k ± 215
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.08k ± 167
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
661 ± 143

1.76%

Hispanic Population

683 people

1.76% of the people in Champaign County, OH are hispanic (683 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Champaign County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,106 ± 6,295 people
Mexico
45,962 ± 5,253 people
China
32,703 ± 4,434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,106 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 45,962 and China with 32,703.

Foreign-Born Population

2023 Foreign-Born Population

389 people

0.982%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

380 people

As of 2023, 1% of Champaign County, OH residents (389 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Champaign County, OH was 0.982%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Champaign County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
973 ± 192
Gulf War (1990s)
395 ± 133
Gulf War (2001-)
260 ± 112

Champaign County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Champaign County, OH employs 19k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Champaign County, OH were Manufacturing (4,749 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,560 people), and Retail Trade (1,714 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($121,354), Information ($69,297), and Construction ($60,301).

Employment

Occupations

19k

2023 Value

± 946

0.619%

1 Year growth

± 7.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Champaign County, OH grew at a rate of 0.619%, from 18.9k employees to 19k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Champaign County, OH, are Production Occupations (2,984 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,077 people), and Management Occupations (2,046 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Champaign County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

19k

2023 Value

± 946

0.619%

1 Year growth

± 7.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Champaign County, OH grew at a rate of 0.619%, from 18.9k employees to 19k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Champaign County, OH, are Manufacturing (4,749 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,560 people), and Retail Trade (1,714 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Champaign County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Champaign County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,013

Median earning men ± $1,524

$39,610

Median earning women ± $1,856

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($77,411), Public Administration ($60,606), and Construction ($60,407).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($49,583), Public Administration ($47,467), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

66
Other Services (except Public Administration)
37
Construction
30
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$227k
Manufacturing
$41.2k
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
$29.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Champaign County, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2018, universities in Champaign County, OH awarded 166 degrees. The student population of Champaign County, OH in 2018 is skewed towards men, with 336 male students and 251 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Champaign County, OH are White (85 and 54.5%), followed by Black or African American (30 and 19.2%), Unknown (26 and 16.7%), and Asian (6 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Champaign County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Urbana University (166 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Champaign County, OH are General Business Administration & Management (80 and 48.2%), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (11 and 6.63%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (9 and 5.42%).

The median tuition cost in Champaign County, OH for private four year colleges is $23,700.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2018 in Champaign County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2018 was 587 (57.2% men and 42.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2018 there were 587 students enrolled in Champaign County, OH, 57.2% men and 42.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 311 records, of which 50.8% were women and 49.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
9 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
10 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Champaign County, OH was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Champaign County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Urbana University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

166 degrees awarded

In 2018, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Urbana University with 166 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2018, 74 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Champaign County, OH, which is 0.804 times less than the 92 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2018, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 85 degrees mean that there were 2.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 30 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2018.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,080) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2023, 0.785% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.66M).

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 County, OH was $186,300 in 2023, which is 0.614 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $166,900 to $186,300, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Champaign County, OH is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Champaign County, OH have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Champaign County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Champaign County, OH is $74,239. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Champaign County, OH was Census Tract 101, Champaign County, OH with a value of $91,808, followed by Census Tract 106, Champaign County, OH and Census Tract 115.04, Champaign County, OH, with respective values of $87,733 and $86,096.

In 2024, 7.56% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Champaign County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.54%.

Housing

Property

$186,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,915

$11,891

Median Property Taxes

±$705

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 County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Champaign County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2023

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.7% of the housing units in Champaign County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Champaign County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101, Champaign County, OH
Census Tract 106, Champaign County, OH
Census Tract 115.04, Champaign County, OH

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Champaign County, OH was Census Tract 101, Champaign County, OH with a value of $91,808, followed by Census Tract 106, Champaign County, OH and Census Tract 115.04, Champaign County, OH, with respective values of $87,733 and $86,096.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Champaign County, OH 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.

$74,239

Median Household Income

± $2,617

15.5k

Number of Households

± 791

In 2023, the median household income of the 15.5k households in Champaign County, OH grew to $74,239 from the previous year's value of $70,486.

The following chart displays the households in Champaign County, OH 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Champaign County, OH is from Ohio.

0.453

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (9.5%)
Worked At Home (8.22%)

In 2023, 78.9% of workers in Champaign County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.5%) and those who worked at home (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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Champaign County, OH have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Champaign County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Champaign County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 7.56% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Champaign County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.54%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Champaign County, OH (3.13k out of 38.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Champaign County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 14.1% of the children was living in poverty in Champaign County, OH. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 6.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 104 in Champaign County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.048 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

94.9% of the population of Champaign County, OH has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.667% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Champaign County, OH see 6,450 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.9% increase from the previous year (5,566 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2978 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 922 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

6,450 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Champaign County, OH

Primary care physicians in Champaign County, OH see an average of 6,450 patients per year. This represents a 15.9% increase from the previous year (5,566 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Champaign County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.07%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.667%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Champaign County, OH grew by 2.82% from 4.93% to 5.07%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Champaign County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50 in Champaign County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Champaign County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.4% in Champaign County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Champaign County, OH.