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North Pekin

Illinois · 1,447 residents (2025 est.) · 1.374 sq mi
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North Pekin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,600. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,571
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,143 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,146 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+37%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,447 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Pekin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,224
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,561
+124%since 2000
from $18,072 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+13%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,477)
Black0.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian3.1%(48)
Other1.5%(24)
Diversity Score14.4%(225)
Diversity Score
14
+461%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Pekin, Illinois?

North Pekin, Illinois has about 1,571 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Pekin, Illinois?

The typical household in North Pekin, Illinois earns about $80,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Pekin, Illinois expensive?

In North Pekin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $125,600, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in North Pekin, Illinois?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Pekin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Pekin, Illinois?

About 7.7% of people in North Pekin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Pekin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, North Pekin, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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