Urbana, IL

Census Place

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2021 Population
39,189
7.71% 1-year decline
US Senator
Dick Durbin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Tammy Duckworth
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
25.2
0.8% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
27.1%
7.1% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$37,701
4.77% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$155,900
2.77% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Urbana, IL had a population of 39.2k people with a median age of 25.2 and a median household income of $37,701. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Urbana, IL declined from 42,461 to 39,189, a −7.71% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,984 to $37,701, a 4.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Urbana, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (55%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.91%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.12%).

None of the households in Urbana, 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.

86.6% of the residents in Urbana, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Urbana, IL are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (87 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Urbana, IL was $155,900, and the homeownership rate was 33.8%.

Most people in Urbana, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Urbana, IL was 1 car per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Urbana, IL is home to a population of 39.2k people, from which 86.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.5% of Urbana, IL residents were born outside of the country (7.25k people).

In 2021, there were 3.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.6k people) in Urbana, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.45k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

86.6%
2021 Citizenship
86.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.6% of Urbana, IL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Urbana, IL was 86.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Urbana, IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    21.6k ± 941
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.56k ± 928
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    6.45k ± 595
8.21%
Hispanic Population
3.22k people

In 2021, there were 3.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.6k people) in Urbana, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.45k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.21% of the people in Urbana, IL are hispanic (3.22k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

18.5%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7.25k people
18.3%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
7.79k people

As of 2021, 18.5% of Urbana, IL residents (7.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Urbana, IL was 18.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    495 ± 182
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    139 ± 89
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    107 ± 69

Urbana, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.56 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Urbana, IL employs 18.6k people. The largest industries in Urbana, IL are Educational Services (8,003 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,338 people), and Retail Trade (1,542 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($66,500), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,750), and Wholesale Trade ($54,375).

Occupations

18.6k
2021 Value
± 1,121
−9.48%
1 Year decline
± 9.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Urbana, IL declined at a rate of −9.48%, from 20.6k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Urbana, IL, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (4,705 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,905 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,540 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Urbana, IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

18.6k
2021 Value
± 1,121
−9.48%
1 Year decline
± 9.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Urbana, IL declined at a rate of −9.48%, from 20.6k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Urbana, IL, are Educational Services (8,003 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,338 people), and Retail Trade (1,542 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Urbana, IL, though some of these residents may live in Urbana, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$27,956
Median earning men ± $1,997
$27,239
Median earning women ± $2,710

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,670), Construction ($61,776), and Manufacturing ($57,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,469), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,661), and Construction ($45,455).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $134B
  2. $110B
  3. $86.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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2020 Value in Illinois
$1.94T
Projected 2050 Value in Illinois
93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $79.7B
  2. $55.8B
  3. $41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

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.

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
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 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.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Urbana, IL awarded 87 degrees. The student population of Urbana, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 132 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Urbana, IL are White (51 and 58.6%), followed by Black or African American (25 and 28.7%), Two or More Races (7 and 8.05%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 3.45%).

The largest universities in Urbana, IL by number of degrees awarded are Tricoci University of Beauty Culture (87 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Urbana, IL are General Cosmetology (52 and 59.8%) and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (35 and 40.2%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Urbana, IL was $155,900 in 2021, which is 0.637 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $151,700 to $155,900, a 2.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Urbana, IL is 33.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Urbana, IL have an average commute time of 15.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Urbana, IL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Urbana, IL is $37,701. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Urbana, IL was Census Tract 57.02 with a value of $124,125, followed by Census Tract 58 and Census Tract 54.02, with respective values of $63,750 and $59,452.

Property

$155,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,914
$5,410
Median Property Taxes
±$485

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 Urbana, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

33.8%
Homeownership
2021
61.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 33.8% of the housing units in Urbana, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 33.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 57.02
  2. Census Tract 58
  3. Census Tract 54.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Urbana, IL was Census Tract 57.02 with a value of $124,125, followed by Census Tract 58 and Census Tract 54.02, with respective values of $63,750 and $59,452.

The following map shows all of the places in Urbana, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$37,701
Median Household Income
± $3,060
16k
Number of Households
± 978

In 2021, the median household income of the 16k households in Urbana, IL grew to $37,701 from the previous year's value of $35,984.

The following chart displays the households in Urbana, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Urbana, IL is from Illinois.
0.478
2021 Wage GINI in Illinois
0.479
2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (51.7%)
  2. Walked (15.8%)
  3. Worked At Home (10.4%)

In 2021, 51.7% of workers in Urbana, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (15.8%) and those who worked at home (10.4%).

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.

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Commute Time

15.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Urbana, IL have a shorter commute time (15.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.05% of the workforce in Urbana, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Urbana, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Urbana, IL have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

27.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Urbana, IL (8.79k out of 32.5k 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 Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Urbana, 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.

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95.3% of the population of Urbana, IL has health coverage, with 59.5% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 7.98% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 0.413% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Champaign County, IL see 999 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.94% decrease from the previous year (1040 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1538 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 338 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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999 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Champaign County, IL

Primary care physicians in Champaign County, IL see an average of 999 patients per year. This represents a 3.94% decrease from the previous year (1,040 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.3% under 18 years, 48.9% between 18 and 34 years, 22.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

4.73%
Uninsured
59.5%
Employer Coverage
12.1%
Medicaid
7.98%
Medicare
15.3%
Non-Group
0.413%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Urbana, IL grew by 40% from 3.38% to 4.73%.

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

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