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East Peoria

Illinois · 23,402 residents · 20.684 sq mi
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East Peoria has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $125,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,402
+3%since 2000
from 22,638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,131 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,094 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K22K22K23K24K1990201020202024East Peoria
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,841
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,538 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,549
+37%since 2000
from $20,147 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(21,867)
Black0.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(293)
Asian0.7%(148)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(1,346)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(21,985)
Black1%(228)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(517)
Asian1%(238)
Other1.8%(422)
Diversity Score14.4%(3,380)
Diversity Score
14
+143%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+85%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Peoria, Illinois?

East Peoria, Illinois has about 23,402 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Peoria, Illinois?

The typical household in East Peoria, Illinois earns about $51,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Peoria, Illinois expensive?

In East Peoria, Illinois, the median home is worth about $125,000, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in East Peoria, Illinois?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in East Peoria, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Peoria, Illinois?

About 8.4% of people in East Peoria, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Peoria, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, East Peoria, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,024 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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