Champaign County, Ohio Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Champaign County, Ohio, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Champaign County, Ohio. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Champaign County, Ohio. The estimated population of Champaign County, Ohio is 38,678 people, with a median age of 41.7.

We can look at the total population in Champaign County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
38,678
 -0.47% -0.84%
2020
38,861
+0.04%
-
2019
38,845
 -0.05% -
2018
38,864
 -0.36% -
2017
39,005
 - -

Population of Champaign County, Ohio by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.5%
93.5%
 -1.07%
Black/African American
1.9%
1.6%
 +18.75%
Native
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Hispanic
1.7%
1.5%
 +13.33%
Asian
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
2.7%
 +7.41%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Champaign County, Ohio by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.7 +0.24% 40.7 +1.75% 42.8 -1.15%
2020 41.6 -0.72% 40 -0.99% 43.3 -0.69%
2019 41.9 -1.18% 40.4 -2.18% 43.6 +0.23%
2018 42.4 +0.71% 41.3 +1.98% 43.5 +0.23%
2017 42.1 - 40.5 - 43.4 -

The median age of Champaign County, Ohio gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,320 -14.82% 2,413 -21.08% 1,984 1,942
10 to 19 2,878 +3.52% 2,319 +13.48% 2,968 2,647
20 to 29 2,425 -4.99% 2,125 -2.23% 2,301 2,076
30 to 39 2,036 +11.91% 2,090 +16.05% 2,279 2,438
40 to 49 2,705 -14.23% 2,691 -17.08% 2,337 2,259
50 to 59 2,725 +4.23% 2,932 -4.89% 2,835 2,790
60 to 69 2,344 +0.74% 2,436 +4.63% 2,352 2,546
70+ 2,020 +10.98% 2,546 +5.31% 2,246 2,678

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Champaign County, Ohio is $62,865.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Champaign County.

  • Under 25
    $52,900.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,022.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,138.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,687.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Champaign County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Champaign County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Champaign County, Ohio is currently $74,765.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.82% of households in Champaign County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Champaign County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.04%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Champaign County is $30,090.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Champaign County by the total population of Champaign County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Champaign County, Ohio, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Champaign County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.03%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Champaign County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Champaign County over the age of 16 is 31,291.

Of those people, a total of 62.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Champaign County is 58.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,154 42.70% 20.80%
20 to 24 years 2,107 80.00% 13.90%
25 to 29 years 2,270 78.50% 6.30%
30 to 34 years 2,299 89.60% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 4,493 85.20% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 5,311 84.80% 6.10%
55 to 59 years 2,835 75.60% 1.60%
60 to 64 years 2,754 48.80% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 4,161 23.90% 1.60%
75 years and over 2,907 10.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Champaign County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 29,451 62.00% 6.10%
Black or African American 640 59.40% 0.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 78 43.60% 0.00%
Asian 169 69.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 141 67.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 812 80.50% 1.10%
Hispanic or Latino 437 71.20% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 29,231 62.00% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Champaign County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Champaign County is 18,422, with median earnings of $39,204.00.

Women in Champaign County, Ohio earning approximately 69.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,422 $39,204.00
Male 9,626 $45,590.00
Female 8,796 $31,654.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,730 $54,416.00
Business and Financial 563 $62,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 217 $64,313.00
Architecture and Engineering 465 $87,083.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 104 $46,250.00
Community and Social Service 409 $40,817.00
Legal 85 $95,739.00
Educational and Library 994 $42,634.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 136 $47,885.00
Healthcare Practitioners 957 $57,716.00
Healthcare Support 632 $29,286.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 191 $19,969.00
Law Enforcement 249 $34,598.00
Food Preparation and Serving 691 $14,186.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 548 $16,744.00
Personal Care and Service 446 $13,265.00
Sales 987 $29,298.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,155 $31,230.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 97 $9,491.00
Construction and Extraction 603 $43,292.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 919 $50,365.00
Production 3,372 $42,023.00
Transportation and Material Moving 794 $47,391.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,023 $54,257.00 707 $54,631.00
Business and Financial 203 $64,050.00 360 $51,944.00
Computer and Mathematical 165 $64,560.00 52 $49,327.00
Architecture and Engineering 409 $87,898.00 56 $76,912.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $14,107.00 62 $73,351.00
Community and Social Service 99 $47,708.00 310 $40,609.00
Legal 56 $34,875.00 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 196 $55,875.00 798 $35,982.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $58,958.00 77 $34,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 123 $62,064.00 834 $55,809.00
Healthcare Support 56 $45,909.00 576 $28,214.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $33,214.00 59 $17,083.00
Law Enforcement 162 $48,250.00 87 $29,675.00
Food Preparation and Serving 230 $9,250.00 461 $14,255.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 356 $16,319.00 192 $18,125.00
Personal Care and Service 109 $23,622.00 337 $11,621.00
Sales 437 $48,125.00 550 $22,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 445 $26,635.00 1,710 $32,121.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 70 $12,000.00 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 561 $41,629.00 42 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 905 $51,094.00 14 $0.00
Production 2,349 $44,174.00 1,023 $31,589.00
Transportation and Material Moving 648 $54,583.00 146 $22,262.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 15,506 households in Champaign County, with an average household size of 2.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 10,697 families in Champaign County with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,287 625 1,785 4,809
Average Household Size 2.95 2.83 3.25 1.22
Total Families 8,287 625 1,785 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.61 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 10,697 families in Champaign County, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Champaign County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,835 housing units in Champaign County, Ohio.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,506 92.11%
Vacant 1,329 7.89%

22.07% of the total 16,835 housing units in Champaign County are rental units. This is approximately 3,715 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,597 are occupied by the owner - or 68.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Champaign County is $779.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Champaign County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    194
  • Less than $500
    571
  • $500 to $999
    2,318
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    778
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    46
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    2

Property Value

The median value of a property in Champaign County is $146,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Champaign County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    798
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,384
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,815
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,196
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,992
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    886
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    413
  • $1,000,000 or more
    113

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Champaign County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Champaign County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,247
  • 1940 to 1949
    800
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,262
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,380
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,239
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,831
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,249
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,428
  • 2010 to 2013
    341
  • 2014 or later
    58

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Champaign County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    686
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,177
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,748
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,895

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Champaign County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Champaign County that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Champaign County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    993
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,275
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,929
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,818
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,026
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,234
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,181
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    793
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    772
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,801
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    672
  • 90 or more minutes
    345

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Champaign County, Ohio in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Champaign County, Ohio

We have data for 19 places in Champaign County, Ohio. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.