Population 38,804 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Champaign County
Household size in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Champaign County run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Champaign County is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.9, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Champaign County than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Champaign County
Renters in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.2% of households in Champaign County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over four in ten owners (41.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest. The renter share has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Champaign County as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.5 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Champaign County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $620 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $764 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $770 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $952 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$332 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Champaign County pays $952 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $332 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Champaign County
Bachelor's degrees in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Champaign County: 19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Champaign County is a bit above the national rate: 91.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Ohio. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Champaign County
| Period | Champaign County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Champaign County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Champaign County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign County | 2.49 | 43.2 | 9.8% | 23.2% | 8.6% | 1967 | $952 | 19.2% | 91.3% | 4.7% |
| Union County | 2.78 | 39.3 | 9.8% | 20.8% | 3.9% | 1995 | $1,520 | 45.3% | 96.6% | 2.4% |
| Miami County | 2.50 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 26.6% | 5.9% | 1973 | $1,041 | 27.7% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Delaware County | 2.78 | 40.3 | 7.6% | 21.5% | 5.5% | 1999 | $1,690 | 60.0% | 97.1% | 3.2% |
| Franklin County | 2.47 | 36.2 | 14.5% | 47.2% | 8.9% | 1979 | $1,393 | 41.6% | 91.0% | 4.8% |
| Darke County | 2.46 | 42.1 | 10.0% | 27.6% | 6.5% | 1961 | $819 | 16.7% | 90.9% | 2.8% |
| Licking County | 2.67 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 26.3% | 7.1% | 1980 | $1,197 | 29.9% | 93.4% | 3.3% |
| Randolph County | 2.34 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 22.7% | 9.7% | 1956 | $779 | 14.6% | 91.1% | 4.2% |
| Delaware County | 2.30 | 38.6 | 13.5% | 33.5% | 11.5% | 1967 | $941 | 28.3% | 90.5% | 5.8% |
| Coshocton County | 2.55 | 42.3 | 12.9% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 1969 | $794 | 16.2% | 82.9% | 5.6% |
| Madison County | 2.42 | 41.6 | 13.3% | 29.8% | 10.3% | 1967 | $1,037 | 20.4% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Champaign County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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