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Urbana, Illinois, in Champaign county, is 2 miles E of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 111 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Champaign - Urbana metropolitan area. Urbana contains a population of approximately 36,395.
In Urbana, about 30% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Urbana, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Approximately 33% of Urbana is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
Unlike most cities, Urbana has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Urbana had a median family income of $42,655. Interestingly, lots of people in Urbana have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Urbana favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $63,400. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Urbana has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 37% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Urbana, 64% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Urbana -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Urbana can boast better commuting than most places.
Urbana strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
Comparing Urbana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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