State
County
Land Area (mi²)
14.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,168.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.65%
Growth Since 2010
-7.22%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Pekin, Illinois Population 2021
31,633
Pekin is a city located in Tazewell County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Tazewell County. With a 2020 population of 31,633, it is the 59th largest city in Illinois and the 1240th largest city in the United States . Pekin is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -7.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,094 in 2010. Pekin reached it's highest population of 34,044 in 2012. Spanning over 15 miles, Pekin has a population density of 2,168 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pekin is $61,567 with a poverty rate of 14.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $659 per month, and the median house value is $106,200. The median age in Pekin is 39.7 years, 36.7 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
Pekin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pekin was:
- White: 95.14%
- Black or African American: 2.05%
- Two or more races: 1.88%
- Asian: 0.47%
- Native American: 0.23%
- Other race: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
The current population of Pekin, Illinois is 31,633 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 32,251.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 34,094.
Pekin, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,250 | 95.14% |
| Black or African American | 673 | 2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 619 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 153 | 0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.23% |
| Some Other Race | 67 | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
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Pekin Population by Race
Pekin Population Pyramid $2021
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Pekin Population by Age
Pekin Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,559 | 2.3 | 69.4 |
| Married | 5,654 | 3.07 | 87.4 |
| Non Family | 5,634 | 1.2 | 56.5 |
| Female | 1,749 | 3.08 | 54.9 |
| Male | 522 | 3.16 | 61.5 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
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Pekin Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 494 | 2.14% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,823 | 7.89% |
| High School Graduate | 8,450 | 36.59% |
| Some College | 5,717 | 24.76% |
| Associates Degree | 2,335 | 10.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,946 | 12.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,328 | 5.75% |
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Pekin Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Pekin Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,759 | 19,767 | 4,035 |
| Black | 588 | 384 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 433 | 346 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 192 | 30 |
| Native American | 76 | 46 | |
| Other Race | 67 | 48 | |
| Asian | 66 | 62 | 51 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.27%.
Pekin Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,305
Average Earnings
$42,603
Average Male
$26,602
Average Female
Pekin Earnings by Educational Attainment
Pekin Language by Age
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Pekin Language
98.04% of Pekin residents speak only English, while 1.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.17% of the population.
Pekin Language
Pekin Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,754 | 4,191 | 14.09% |
| Multiple | 597 | 313 | 52.43% |
| Hispanic | 495 | 87 | 17.58% |
| Native | 26 | 26 | 100.00% |
| Black | 67 | 23 | 34.33% |
| Other | 17 | 17 | 100.00% |
14.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.51%
Male Poverty Rate
15.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pekin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pekin is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pekin is White, with 14.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.88%.
Pekin Poverty
Pekin Poverty Rate by Education
Pekin Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Pekin Married by Age and Sex
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Pekin Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Pekin Marital Status by Race
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Pekin Marital Status
Pekin Veterans by War
Pekin Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,046 | 8.43% |
| Black | 21 | 3.17% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 6.27% |
Pekin Veterans by Race
Pekin Veterans by Education
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6.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
Pekin Veterans by Education
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59%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Pekin Employment by Age
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Pekin Employment by Race
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Pekin Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
0.70%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.04% of Pekin residents were born in the United States, with 81.32% having been born in Illinois. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Pekin Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,633 | -206 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 31,839 | -206 | -0.64% |
| 2019 | 32,045 | -206 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 32,251 | -313 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 32,564 | -184 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 32,748 | -216 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 32,964 | -650 | -1.93% |
| 2014 | 33,614 | -266 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 33,880 | -164 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 34,044 | 18 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 34,026 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 34,017 | 160 | 0.05% |
| 2000 | 33,857 | 1,603 | 0.49% |
| 1990 | 32,254 | -1,713 | -0.52% |
| 1980 | 33,967 | 2,592 | 0.80% |
| 1970 | 31,375 | 3,229 | 1.09% |
| 1960 | 28,146 | 6,288 | 2.56% |
| 1950 | 21,858 | 2,451 | 1.20% |
| 1940 | 19,407 | 3,278 | 1.87% |
| 1930 | 16,129 | 4,043 | 2.93% |
| 1920 | 12,086 | 2,189 | 2.02% |
| 1910 | 9,897 | 1,477 | 1.63% |
| 1900 | 8,420 | 2,073 | 2.87% |
| 1890 | 6,347 | 354 | 0.58% |
| 1880 | 5,993 | 297 | 0.51% |
| 1870 | 5,696 | 2,229 | 5.09% |
| 1860 | 3,467 | 0.00% |