Champaign County African American Population

A chart showing the growth of the African American population in Champaign County from 1850 to 2020. In 1850, the census recorded two African Americans in Champaign County. In 1860, the census recorded 48 African Americans living in Champaign County. In 1870, the census recorded 233 African Americans living in Champaign County. In 1880, the census recorded 462 African Americans living in Champaign County. In 1890, the census recorded 318 African Americans living in Champaign County. In 1900, the census recorded 551 African American residents living in Champaign County. In 1910, the census recorded 876 African Americans residents in Champaign County. In 1920, the census recorded 1,620 African American residents in Champaign County. In 1930, the census recorded 1,992 African American residents in Champaign County. In 1940, the census recorded 2,106 African American residents in Champaign County. In 1950, the census recorded 4,153 African American residents in Champaign County. In 1960, the census recorded 6,132 African American residents in Champaign County. In 1970, the census recorded 8,549 African American residents in Champaign County. In 1980, the census recorded 11,986 African American residents in Champaign County. In 1990, the census recorded 13,165 African American residents in Champaign County. In 2000, the census recorded 20,045 African American residents in Champaign County. In 2010, the census recorded 24,946 African American residents in Champaign County. In 2020, the census recorded 28,675 African American residents in Champaign County.