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Pekin

Ohio · 369 residents · 0.5 sq mi
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Pekin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,929. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

369
−9%since 2023
from 405 in 2023
2020 – 2024
738 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 810 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.0
−6%since 2023
from 54.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
30233035838641420202024Pekin
2024369
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,929
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$28,040
+2%since 2023
from $27,380 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.347
+3%since 2023
from 0.338 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade39.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

89.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
10.3% rent
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+9%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
48.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
32.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
10.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
19.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
61.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pekin, Ohio?

Pekin, Ohio has about 369 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pekin, Ohio?

The typical household in Pekin, Ohio earns about $51,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Pekin, Ohio?

About 1.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pekin, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pekin, Ohio?

About 0.0% of people in Pekin, Ohio 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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