CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Peoria

Illinois · 4,762 residents · 2.106 sq mi

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West Peoria has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,148. Population has declined 10% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,300.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.6

US median: 35.2

Average education

22% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 32%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

4,762

−10%since 1990

from 5,314 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,261 / sq mi

−10%since 1990

from 2,523 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.6

+6%since 1990

from 37.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

20244K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$41,148

+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $26,767 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$22,247

+75%since 1990

from $12,685 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.1%

−3.4 ptssince 1990

from 11.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$74,300

+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $42,800 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$491

−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $384 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

80.0%

+4.6 ptssince 1990

from 75.4% in 1990

20.0% rent

Afford Score

1.8

+13%since 1990

from 1.6 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic93%(4,944)

Black5.1%(269)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(49)

Asian1.3%(71)

Diversity Score18.4%(979)

2000

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

Black8.5%(405)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(66)

Asian0.9%(41)

Diversity Score24.9%(1,187)

Diversity Score

+35%since 1990

from 18 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

21.7%

+5.3 ptssince 1990

from 16.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

83.7%

+5.9 ptssince 1990

from 77.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.4%

Unchangedsince 1990

from 5.4% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

11.1 min

−26%since 1990

from 15.0 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 4,762 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Peoria, Illinois earns about $41,148 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 $74,300, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in West Peoria, Illinois?

About 21.7% 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 8.1% of people in West Peoria, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Peoria, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, West Peoria, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 552 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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