Demographics — Urbana, Illinois

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

38,447

Median Agei

26.7

Population Trendi

20222023

Race & Ethnicityi

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

58.4%

Graduate+

37.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$186,300

Median Renti

$951

Total Units

19,003

Homeownership

34.7%

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%180

$50K–$100K

11%629

$100K–$150K

16.9%963

$150K–$200K

24.5%1,396

$200K–$300K

27.8%1,583

$300K–$500K

13.5%768

$500K–$1M

2.6%147

$1M+

0.7%38

Rent Distribution

Under $500

753

$500–$750

1,570

$750–$1,000

3,847

$1,000–$1,250

1,958

$1,250–$1,500

1,138

$1,500–$2,000

796

$2,000+

516

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%71

2010–2019

10.1%1,925

2000–2009

15.2%2,894

1990–1999

11.8%2,251

1980–1989

11.5%2,188

1970–1979

13.1%2,491

1960–1969

13.6%2,588

1950–1959

7.7%1,460

1940–1949

4.2%790

1939 or earlier

12.3%2,345

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.6%8,311

Electricity

45.9%7,538

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%284

Other

0.8%130

No Fuel

0.7%111

Wood

0.2%33

Coal

0.1%12

Fuel Oil

0%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,854

Mean Household Incomei

$72,147

Per Capita Incomei

$31,936

Poverty Ratei

21%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

20,221

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.1%2,318

$10K–$15K

5.8%949

$15K–$20K

4.7%777

$20K–$25K

7%1,156

$25K–$30K

7.1%1,159

$30K–$35K

4%655

$35K–$40K

3.1%516

$40K–$45K

3.6%595

$45K–$50K

3%492

$50K–$60K

7.4%1,220

$60K–$75K

7.1%1,172

$75K–$100K

11.3%1,858

$100K–$125K

5.4%886

$125K–$150K

3.9%638

$150K–$200K

5.7%941

$200K+

6.7%1,093

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

993

Residentsi

1,543

Avg. Tenant Renti

$288/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers100 homes91% occupied$0/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8350 homes91% occupied$370/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC15 homes91% occupied$304/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,854/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

85.5%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

12.6%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

1.9%

Who Receives This Housing

57.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

49.4% of subsidized households are minority

40.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,05118.3%

By Region

Top Countries

China

1,817

India

817

Mexico

234

Korea

208

United Kingdom

124

Philippines

107

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

18,733

Avg. Commutei

14.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

19,060

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,098(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured