Peoria is a city located in Peoria County Illinois. Peoria has a 2024 population of 109,665. It is also the county seat of Peoria County. Peoria is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -2.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 112,845 in 2020.
The average household income in Peoria is $88,419 with a poverty rate of 19.53%. The median age in Peoria is 35.6 years: 34.3 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Peoria was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,146 | 57.62% |
| Black or African American | 29,886 | 26.44% |
| Asian | 7,565 | 6.69% |
| Two or more races | 7,469 | 6.61% |
| Other race | 2,802 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 173 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 48,542 | 2.25 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Non Family | 22,926 | 1.19 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Married | 16,609 | 3.1 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 7,218 | 3.38 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Male | 1,789 | 3.34 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,116 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 6,262 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 16,190 | 21.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,566 | 15.63% |
| High School Graduate | 18,257 | 24.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,145 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 15,471 | 20.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46,336 | 43,736 | 19,927 |
| Black | 17,163 | 14,815 | 2,897 |
| Asian | 4,702 | 4,436 | 3,390 |
| Hispanic | 3,871 | 3,064 | 866 |
| 2+ Races | 2,567 | 2,324 | 857 |
| Other Race | 1,368 | 927 | 149 |
| Native American | 146 | 122 | 41 |
| Islander | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,796 | $70,295 | $51,803 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,395 | $108,060 | $65,918 |
| High School Graduate | $30,308 | $34,056 | $27,395 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,400 | $28,542 | $16,188 |
| Overall | $45,603 | $55,083 | $37,997 |
| Some College | $36,740 | $40,929 | $32,957 |
$45,603
Average Earnings
$55,083
Average Male
$37,997
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.47% of Peoria residents speak only English, while 12.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 29,433 | 9,486 | 32.23% |
| White | 59,491 | 7,690 | 12.93% |
| Multiple | 7,290 | 2,341 | 32.11% |
| Hispanic | 7,671 | 1,945 | 25.36% |
| Other | 2,768 | 856 | 30.92% |
| Asian | 7,359 | 375 | 5.1% |
| Native | 173 | 74 | 42.77% |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 100% |
19.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.83%
Male Poverty Rate
20.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peoria is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peoria is Asian, with 5.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.52% |
| High School | 22.1% |
| Some College | 17.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 36% |
| Female Employed | 11.27% |
| Male Employed | 6.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,465 | $117,673 |
| Households | $58,068 | $88,419 |
| Married Families | $111,627 | $153,030 |
| Non Families | $34,530 | $52,393 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,733
Number of Veterans
4,365
Male Veterans
368
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,346 |
| Second Gulf War | 876 |
| First Gulf War | 721 |
| Korea | 327 |
| World War II | 291 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,336 |
| 35 to 54 | 1,160 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,065 |
| 55 to 64 | 774 |
| 18 to 34 | 398 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,580 | 6.56% |
| Black | 899 | 4.4% |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 147 | 2.94% |
| Other Race | 39 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.54%
Born in Peoria
90.91%
Native Born
9.09%
Foreign Born
5.15%
Non Citizen
3.93%
Naturalized
90.91% of Peoria residents were born in the United States, with 70.54% having been born in Illinois. 5.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 105,690 | -795 | -0.75% |
| 2028 | 106,485 | -795 | -0.74% |
| 2027 | 107,280 | -795 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 108,075 | -795 | -0.73% |
| 2025 | 108,870 | -795 | -0.72% |
| 2024 | 109,665 | -795 | -0.72% |
| 2023 | 110,460 | -317 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 110,777 | -1,010 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 111,787 | -1,058 | -0.94% |
| 2020 | 112,845 | 2,338 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 110,507 | -1,018 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 111,525 | -1,157 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 112,682 | -1,574 | -1.38% |
| 2016 | 114,256 | -956 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 115,212 | -767 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 115,979 | -683 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 116,662 | 856 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 115,806 | 378 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 115,428 | 456 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 114,972 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 112,936 | -568 | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 113,504 | -10,656 | -8.58% |
| 1980 | 124,160 | -2,803 | -2.21% |
| 1970 | 126,963 | 23,801 | 23.07% |
| 1960 | 103,162 | -8,694 | -7.77% |
| 1950 | 111,856 | 6,769 | 6.44% |
| 1940 | 105,087 | 118 | 0.11% |
| 1930 | 104,969 | 28,848 | 37.9% |
| 1920 | 76,121 | 9,171 | 13.7% |
| 1910 | 66,950 | 10,850 | 19.34% |
| 1900 | 56,100 | 15,076 | 36.75% |
| 1890 | 41,024 | 11,765 | 40.21% |
| 1880 | 29,259 | 6,410 | 28.05% |
| 1870 | 22,849 | 8,804 | 62.68% |
| 1860 | 14,045 | 8,950 | 175.66% |
| 1850 | 5,095 | 3,595 | 239.67% |
| 1840 | 1,500 | -104,190 | -98.58% |