Champaign County, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Champaign County increased by 25,708. In this period, the peak population was 210,630 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 179,936 | - | - |
| 2001 | 181,490 | 1,554 | 0.86% |
| 2002 | 183,374 | 1,884 | 1.04% |
| 2003 | 185,815 | 2,441 | 1.33% |
| 2004 | 187,053 | 1,238 | 0.67% |
| 2005 | 188,729 | 1,676 | 0.90% |
| 2006 | 191,555 | 2,826 | 1.50% |
| 2007 | 193,959 | 2,404 | 1.25% |
| 2008 | 194,454 | 495 | 0.26% |
| 2009 | 196,323 | 1,869 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 201,558 | 5,235 | 2.67% |
| 2011 | 203,239 | 1,681 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 204,697 | 1,458 | 0.72% |
| 2013 | 206,527 | 1,830 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 208,068 | 1,541 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 209,534 | 1,466 | 0.70% |
| 2016 | 210,388 | 854 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 210,630 | 242 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 210,206 | -424 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 209,612 | -594 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 205,654 | -3,958 | -1.89% |
| 2021 | 206,605 | 951 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 206,169 | -436 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 205,644 | -525 | -0.25% |
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Champaign County, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Champaign County's population increased by 21,622 (12.02%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Champaign County's population increased by 4,096 (2.03%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Champaign County's population decreased by 10 (0%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Champaign County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 205,644.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Champaign County's population peaked in year 2017 at 210,630.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Champaign County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 179,936.
Champaign County, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Champaign County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Champaign County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.62% per year. Overall the population grew 14.29% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Champaign County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.62% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Champaign County population grew the most, with an increase of 5,235 people (a 2.67% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Champaign County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 3,958 people (a 1.89% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Champaign County, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Champaign County's population decreased by 961 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 436 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 525 (0.25%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Champaign County, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Champaign County decreased by 883 (0.43%). The population was highest at 210,630 in the year 2017 and lowest at 205,644 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.04%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)