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Peoria

Illinois · 113,150 residents · 48.125 sq mi
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Peoria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113,150
Unchangedsince 2000
from 112,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,351 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+7%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
112K113K115K116K118K1990201020202024Peoria
2024112K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,736
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,622
+54%since 2000
from $20,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(77,138)
Black24.6%(27,783)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(2,839)
Asian2.3%(2,603)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(63,086)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(60,364)
Black27.6%(31,213)
Hispanic / Latino7%(7,899)
Asian6.3%(7,184)
Other4.6%(5,189)
Diversity Score77.4%(87,634)
Diversity Score
77
+39%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peoria, Illinois?

Peoria, Illinois has about 113,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peoria, Illinois?

The typical household in Peoria, Illinois earns about $51,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peoria, Illinois expensive?

In Peoria, Illinois, the median home is worth about $127,900, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Peoria, Illinois?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Peoria, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peoria, Illinois?

About 19.7% of people in Peoria, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peoria, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Peoria, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 354 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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