The committee said nearly a quarter of Champaign County's population is already 55 or older, and nearly 8 percent of those over 65 are living below the federal poverty level of less than $12,490 a year for a one-person household. CHAMPAIGN — Two years after Champaign-Urbana joined a network of age-friendly communities, local organizers have begun tackling some of the major issues that stand to affect the quality of life for older adults in the area. That includes, for instance, boosting community inclusion across a diverse population of races and income levels. read more