Champaign County, Ohio

Champaign County: County in Ohio, United States

About

Champaign County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,097 and a population density of 36 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 38,960 inhabitants. Its county seat is Urbana. The county was created 219 years ago in 1805.

Champaign County lies in western Ohio between Columbus and Dayton. Formed in 1805, it was named for the French province Champagne, likely because of the terrain’s resemblance to rolling hills.

The county was first settled by migrants from Virginia and Kentucky. Agriculture and manufacturing drove growth in cities like **Urbana**, the county seat.

### Major Cities and Features

Notable cities and features of Champaign County include:

- **Urbana** - Historic county seat and site of the Champaign County Fairgrounds.

- **Mechanicsburg** - Village settled in 1834 with well-preserved architecture and charm.

- **Cedar Bog Nature Preserve** - Natural wetland area with rare plants and wildlife.

- **Ohio Caverns** - Popular underground caverns offering tours since 1897.

### Things to See and Do

Top attractions and activities in Champaign County include:

- Exploring underground rock formations and stalactites at **Ohio Caverns**.

- Hiking trails and viewing rare orchids at the unique **Cedar Bog Nature Preserve**.

- Learning history and touring buildings in charming downtown **Urbana**.

- Sampling local wines at the **Dragonfly Vineyard & Wine Cellar** in Mechanicsburg.

- Attending annual events like the **Champaign County Fair** and **Country Concert**.

Champaign County offers scenic rural charm, natural beauty, and historic small town appeal perfect for a relaxing Ohio getaway.

Champaign County locator map
Location of Champaign County on Ohio map.

Quick Facts about Champaign County

Population : 38,960 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Ohio (United States)
Different from : Champaign County
Plate code : 11
Area : 1113 km2
Official name : Champaign County
Water as percent of area : 0.3%
Land as percent of area : 99.7%
Capital : Urbana
Establishment : March 03, 1805
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 02:40:12 (25th November 2024)
Density : 35 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.92% (2010-2020)
Champaign County Courthouse Ohio image
Champaign County Courthouse Ohio
Champaign County Courthouse Ohio image
Champaign County Courthouse Ohio image

Geography

Champaign County is located at 40°8'16"N 83°46'10"W (40.1376700, -83.7695000). It has 6 neighbors: Clark County, Madison County, Logan County, Miami County, Shelby County and Union County.

Champaign County map

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The largest city of Champaign County is North Lewisburg with a population of 1,471. Other cities include and Mutual population 102. See all Champaign County cities & populated places.

Champaign County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Champaign County.

City Name Population Title
Urbana 11,415 Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Saint Paris 2,011 Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States
North Lewisburg 1,471 City in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America
Christiansburg 503 Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States
Woodstock 288 Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States
Mutual 102 Human settlement in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America

Champaign County has 6 neighbours.

  • Urbana

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Champaign County decreased by 2.92% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 40,097 - census
2011 39,824 -0.69% estimation process
2012 39,573 -0.63% estimation process
2013 39,461 -0.28% estimation process
2014 39,078 -0.98% estimation process
2015 38,963 -0.3% estimation process
2016 38,741 -0.57% estimation process
2017 38,851 0.28% estimation process
2018 38,785 -0.17% estimation process
2019 38,885 0.26% estimation process
2020 38,960 0.19% estimation process

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People born in Champaign County (10)

People born in Champaign County, including sport shooter Charles Winder, Ohio Legislator Charles D. Conover, botanist Emery Clarence Leonard, .

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