Springfield–Champaign–Decatur CSA

The Springfield-Champaign-Decatur CSA, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of seven counties in Illinois. As of the 2011 census, the CSA had a population of 589,478.

Counties

• Champaign 201,685
• Christian 34,865
• Ford 13,976
• Macon 110,730
• Menard 12,703
• Piatt 16,675
• Sangamon 198,844

Region

The Springfield-Champaign-Decatur CSA is located in Central approximately 2 Hours and a half away from Saint Louis

Communities

(Largest Cities)

Places with more than 75,000 inhabitants

• Springfield (Anchor city) 117,090
• Champaign (Anchor city) 81,291
• Decatur (Principal city) 76,096

Places with 10,000 to 50,000 inhabitants

• Chatham
• Franklin
• Rantoul
• Urbana

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 567,596 people, 394,305 households, and 374,594 families residing within the CSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 91.49% White, 85.15% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.33% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.15% of the population.

Combined statistical area

The Rocky Mount-Wilson-Roanoke Rapids CSA is made up of Seven counties in Central Illinois. The statistical area includes the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Champaign-Urbana Metropolitan Area.