Champaign County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 63rd-largest in Ohio

The population of Champaign County, Ohio is 38,772 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $74,239, the median home value is $186,300, and the median age is 41.6.

The population of Champaign County has declined 2.9% since 2010 (40,078 → 38,907), a -0.21% annualized rate.

Champaign County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

38,772

Population

-0.21%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$74,239

Median Income

$186,300

Median Home Value

Champaign County covers 429 sq mi of land at 90.4 people per square mile.

About Champaign County, OH

Champaign County is a county in Ohio with a population of 38,772. It ranks #63 among counties in Ohio by population. The median age is 41.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

The median household income in Champaign County is $74,239, near the US median of $74,580. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $186,300, with monthly rent averaging $884. The homeownership rate of 76.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Champaign County reflects 19.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.6 minutes each way.

Champaign County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Champaign County had a population of 40,078 in 2010 and 38,907 in 2024, a -2.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 40,078 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.21%.

38,907

Population (2024)

40,078

Population (2010)

40,078

Peak (2010)

-0.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	40,078	-	-	estimate
2011	39,828	-250	-0.62%	estimate
2012	39,579	-249	-0.63%	estimate
2013	39,468	-111	-0.28%	estimate
2014	39,089	-379	-0.96%	estimate
2015	38,976	-113	-0.29%	estimate
2016	38,760	-216	-0.55%	estimate
2017	38,857	+97	+0.25%	estimate
2018	38,799	-58	-0.15%	estimate
2019	38,930	+131	+0.34%	estimate
2020	38,743	-187	-0.48%	estimate
2021	38,800	+57	+0.15%	estimate
2022	38,712	-88	-0.23%	estimate
2023	38,857	+145	+0.37%	estimate
2024	38,907	+50	+0.13%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.3%
Black or African American	1.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.6

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

19.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

4.9%

10–14

7.4%

15–19

6.5%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

13.1%

55–59

7.6%

60–64

7.1%

65–74

11.1%

75–84

6.3%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 19.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$74,239+$4,559 vs state
Mean household income	$87,101
Per-capita income	$35,326
Poverty rate	6.0%-3.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.3%
Employment-to-population	60.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

25.0%

Professional & business services

20.9%

Finance & real estate

6.9%

Education & health care

6.1%

Retail trade

5.8%

Public administration

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.7%

Construction

5.5%

The largest employment sector in Champaign County is manufacturing, accounting for 25.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.2%

Carpool

78.9%

Public transit

8.2%

Work from home

26.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$186,300$-12,900 vs state

Median home value

$884

Median rent

76.7%

Homeownership rate

16,904

Total housing units

91.8%

Occupied

8.2%

Vacant

23.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.9%

With health insurance

93.6%

With broadband internet

13.3%

Foreign-born

8.0%

Veterans (18+)

14.0%

With a disability

99.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.8%

High School+

19.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Champaign County, Ohio has a population of 38,772 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 90 people per square mile.

The population of Champaign County has declined 2.9% since 2010 (40,078 → 38,907), a -0.21% annualized rate.

The median household income in Champaign County, Ohio is $74,239, with mean (average) household income of $87,101 and per-capita income of $35,326. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Champaign County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.3%), Black or African American (1.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Champaign County, Ohio is 41.6 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Champaign County is $186,300 and median monthly rent is $884. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,904 total housing units, 8.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Champaign County, Ohio is manufacturing, employing 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Champaign County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.