Population 15,236 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Urbana
Household size in Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Urbana is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. That is in line with the rest of Ohio. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Urbana is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.7, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Urbana (12.6%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Urbana
Renters in Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.4% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.2% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Urbana is about as common as it is nationally: 32.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 41.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast.
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 Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Urbana as nationally: 8.7%, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Urbana is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $619 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $696 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $960 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$341 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Urbana pays $960 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $341 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 24.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Urbana
Bachelor's degrees in Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Urbana: 19.8% 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 2.4 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Urbana is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Ohio overall (91.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 Urbana
| Period | Urbana | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Urbana is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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).
Urbana compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana | 2.40 | 43.2 | 12.6% | 32.5% | 8.7% | 1965 | $960 | 19.8% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| Kingscreek | 2.96 | 40.0 | 7.6% | 18.4% | 3.9% | 1975 | $1,014 | 30.5% | 92.4% | 2.9% |
| Powhatton | 2.67 | 44.8 | 3.5% | 1.9% | 10.5% | 1984 | $1,062 | 36.7% | 96.2% | 1.2% |
| Westville | 2.29 | 48.8 | 14.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1977 | $921 | 18.4% | 94.1% | 0.6% |
| Eris | 2.73 | 42.8 | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 1991 | $1,257 | 25.5% | 90.2% | 3.0% |
| Kennard | 3.05 | 38.9 | 7.6% | 20.4% | 2.4% | 1975 | $1,025 | 29.9% | 92.2% | 3.1% |
| Cable | 2.76 | 41.9 | 7.9% | 10.7% | 3.8% | 1984 | $1,182 | 21.5% | 87.1% | 7.2% |
| Tremont City | 2.39 | 50.1 | 11.0% | 13.2% | 4.8% | 1969 | $978 | 24.8% | 89.3% | 7.4% |
| Lippincotts | 2.56 | 51.4 | 15.4% | 19.6% | 6.2% | 1963 | $1,252 | 34.5% | 95.7% | 3.8% |
| Terre Haute | 2.43 | 45.5 | 12.5% | 2.5% | 5.9% | 1976 | $976 | 21.3% | 95.8% | 4.7% |
| Villa | 2.22 | 50.7 | 6.4% | 27.4% | 7.0% | 1987 | $1,386 | 24.0% | 94.6% | 3.4% |
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 Urbana. 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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