Champaign Population 2026
Champaign has a population of 86,096, making it the #414 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 102× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,096
Rank in United States
#414
Coordinates
40.12°N, 88.24°W
~225 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
970 km
602 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,664,452 | #3 |
| Aurora | 200,661 | #125 |
| Rockford | 148,278 | #184 |
| Joliet | 147,861 | #186 |
| Naperville | 147,100 | #190 |
| Peoria | 115,070 | #259 |
| Springfield | 114,394 | #262 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 | #266 |
Cities near Champaign
- Urbana42,311 people · ~3 km away
- Danville32,108 people · ~52 km away
- Decatur73,254 people · ~68 km away
- Charleston21,196 people · ~69 km away
- Mattoon18,113 people · ~71 km away
- Bloomington78,292 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Champaign?
Champaign has a population of 86,096 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #414 biggest city in United States.
What state is Champaign in?
Champaign is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Champaign the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 970 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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