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Peoria

Arizona · 190,985 residents · 176.697 sq mi
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Peoria is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,423. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 76% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $282,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190,985
+76%since 2000
from 108,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,081 / sq mi
+76%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K80K124K168K212K1990201020202024Peoria
2024197K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,423
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,199 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,936
+58%since 2000
from $22,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,200
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,340
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $941 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
24.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+59%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(84,370)
Black2.7%(2,887)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(16,699)
Asian1.8%(1,992)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(46,043)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(126,300)
Black3.7%(7,028)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(38,811)
Asian4.5%(8,557)
Other4.2%(7,987)
Diversity Score63%(120,414)
Diversity Score
63
+48%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peoria, Arizona?

Peoria, Arizona has about 190,985 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peoria, Arizona?

The typical household in Peoria, Arizona earns about $76,423 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 $282,200, and the typical rent is about $1,340 a month.

How educated are people in Peoria, Arizona?

About 34.1% 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 8.6% 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 140,367 residents, a change of about 277 percent over that period.

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

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