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Pekin

Ohio · 314 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 $45,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

314
+1%vs 2021
vs 311 in 2021
2020 – 2024
628 / sq mi
+1%vs 2021
vs 622 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
55.3
−8%vs 2021
vs 60.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
30233035838641420202024Pekin
2024369
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $46,286 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$21,078
−15%vs 2021
vs $24,705 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
38.3%
+35.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$672
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $688 in 2021
US average: $1,124
67.6%
+24.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.2% in 2021
32.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(295)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(23)
7
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
1.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+24.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
20.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
40.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−10.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.7% in 2021
47.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.3% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Pekin, Ohio?

Pekin, Ohio has about 314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pekin, Ohio?

The typical household in Pekin, Ohio earns about $45,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pekin, Ohio expensive?

In Pekin, Ohio, the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Pekin, Ohio?

About 5.4% 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 38.3% 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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