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West Peoria

Illinois · 4,263 residents · 2.106 sq mi
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West Peoria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,984. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,600. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,263
−10%since 2000
from 4,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,024 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+3%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024West Peoria
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,984
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,148 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,340
+27%since 2000
from $22,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(2,968)
Black19.3%(823)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(159)
Asian0.9%(37)
Other11%(471)
Diversity Score63.8%(2,718)
Diversity Score
64
+156%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Peoria, Illinois?

West Peoria, Illinois has about 4,263 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Peoria, Illinois earns about $47,984 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 $88,600, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in West Peoria, Illinois?

About 17.6% 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.

Has West Peoria, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, West Peoria, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,051 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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