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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Peoria

Arizona · 108,364 residents · 176.697 sq mi
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Peoria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,199. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 57,746 residents. Median home value is $121,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

108,364
+114%since 1990
from 50,618 in 1990
1990 – 2025
613 / sq mi
+114%since 1990
from 286 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+9%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
36K80K124K168K212K1990201020202024Peoria
2024197K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,199
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,205 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,726
+62%since 1990
from $14,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$121,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$941
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $590 in 1990
US average: $602
84.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 82.9% in 1990
15.7% rent
2.3
−7%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(44,361)
Black1.9%(968)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(7,693)
Asian1.2%(624)
Diversity Score49.6%(25,122)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(84,370)
Black2.7%(2,887)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(16,699)
Asian1.8%(1,992)
Diversity Score42.5%(46,043)
42
−14%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peoria, Arizona?

Peoria, Arizona has about 108,364 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Peoria, Arizona?

The typical household in Peoria, Arizona earns about $52,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peoria, Arizona expensive?

In Peoria, Arizona, the median home is worth about $121,100, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Peoria, Arizona?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Peoria, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peoria, Arizona?

About 5.3% of people in Peoria, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peoria, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Peoria, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57,746 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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