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Pekin

Ohio · 369 residents · 0.50 sq mi
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Pekin is a city of 369 people in Ohio. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 1% of adults. At a median age of 51.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 90% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 0%. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%.

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
Land area
0.50 sq mi
Population, 20202024
30233035838641420202024Pekin
2024369
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.1%(15)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.7%(32)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.6%(50)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(33)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.1%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419%(70)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(47)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.8%(36)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
2.67 people
+16%since 2023
from 2.30 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
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%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English27.1%(100)
Irish25.7%(95)
German23.8%(88)
Italian18.2%(67)
Dutch10.8%(40)
Romanian6.2%(23)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
83.2%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
81.0%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.2%(36)
Married58%(83)
Widowed8.4%(12)
Divorced8.4%(12)
Women 15+
Never married15.2%(32)
Married52.1%(110)
Widowed18%(38)
Divorced14.7%(31)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
61.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
12.6%
US average: 13.8%
15.5%
US average: 18.4%
13.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.9%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.2%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
27.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era27.9%(12)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War27.9%(12)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 43 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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