CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Peoria

Illinois · 5,314 residents · 2.106 sq mi

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West Peoria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,767. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 37.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 24%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

5,314

+12%vs 2000

vs 4,762 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,523 / sq mi

+12%vs 2000

vs 2,261 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

37.4

−6%vs 2000

vs 39.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20244K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,767

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,148 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,685

−43%vs 2000

vs $22,247 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.5%

+3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.1% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$42,800

−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $74,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$384

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $491 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

75.4%

−4.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 80.0% in 2000

24.6% rent

Afford Score

1.6

−11%vs 2000

vs 1.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic87.3%(4,159)

Black8.5%(405)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(66)

Asian0.9%(41)

Other0%

Diversity Score24.9%(1,187)

1990

White, non-Hispanic93%(4,944)

Black5.1%(269)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(49)

Asian1.3%(71)

Other0.6%(30)

Diversity Score18.4%(979)

Diversity Score

−26%vs 2000

vs 25 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.4%

−5.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.7% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.8%

−5.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.4%

Unchangedvs 2000

vs 5.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.0 min

+35%vs 2000

vs 11.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Peoria, Illinois?

West Peoria, Illinois has about 5,314 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Peoria, Illinois earns about $26,767 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Peoria, Illinois expensive?

In West Peoria, Illinois, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in West Peoria, Illinois?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Peoria, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Peoria, Illinois?

About 11.5% of people in West Peoria, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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