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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Pekin

Illinois · 1,574 residents · 1.374 sq mi
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North Pekin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,574
+1%since 1990
from 1,556 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,146 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,132 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+17%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Pekin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,375
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,691 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,072
+71%since 1990
from $10,579 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,100
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$516
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $347 in 1990
US average: $602
83.6%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
16.4% rent
1.5
+38%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,544)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.2%(66)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.6%(10)
Diversity Score2.6%(40)
3
−40%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−27%since 1990
from 17.8 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 North Pekin, Illinois?

North Pekin, Illinois has about 1,574 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Pekin, Illinois earns about $41,375 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 $64,100, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in North Pekin, Illinois?

About 2.8% 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 8.4% 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 18 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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