Pekin, Illinois Population 2022
Pekin is a city located in Tazewell County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Tazewell County. With a 2020 population of 31,259, it is the 61st largest city in Illinois and the 1460th largest city in the United States. Pekin is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -1.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,731 in 2020. Spanning over 15 miles, Pekin has a population density of 2,143 people per square mile.
The average household income in Pekin is $61,567 with a poverty rate of 15.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $671 per month, and the median house value is $104,000. 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 Pekinwas:
- White: 94.43%
- Two or more races: 2.20%
- Black or African American: 2.18%
- Asian: 0.62%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Other race: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,970 | 94.43% |
| Black or African American | 714 | 2.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 98 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 73 | 0.22% |
| Two or More Races | 723 | 2.20% |
Pekin Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,777 | 2.26 | 68.6 |
| Married | 5,191 | 3.12 | 90 |
| Male | 699 | 2.92 | 68 |
| Female | 1,670 | 3.09 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 6,217 | 1.24 | 54.8 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 724 | 3.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,584 | 6.77% |
| High School Graduate | 8,720 | 37.29% |
| Some College | 5,766 | 24.66% |
| Associates Degree | 2,469 | 10.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,826 | 12.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,297 | 5.55% |
Pekin Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Hispanic | 418 | 325 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 327 | 319 | 101 |
| White | 21,811 | 19,790 | 3,786 |
| Other Race | 64 | 55 | 7 |
| Black | 672 | 529 | 12 |
| Native American | 98 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,942
Average Earnings
$44,845
Average Male
$27,976
Average Female
Pekin Language by Age
Pekin Language
98.17% of Pekin residents speak only English, while 1.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.94% of the population.
Pekin Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 35 | 35 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 711 | 251 | 35.30% |
| Hispanic | 589 | 94 | 15.96% |
| White | 29,444 | 4,428 | 15.04% |
| Black | 159 | 18 | 11.32% |
| Other | 18 | NaN% |
15.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.30%
Male Poverty Rate
17.54%
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 Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.39%.
Pekin Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Pekin Married by Age and Sex
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 45-54.
Pekin Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,847 | 7.61% |
| Black | 23 | 3.30% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.44% |
Pekin Veterans by Education
6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.82%
Born in Pekin
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.23% of Pekin residents were born in the United States, with 81.82% having been born in Illinois. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,467 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 5,696 | 2,229 | 5.09% |
| 1880 | 5,993 | 297 | 0.51% |
| 1890 | 6,347 | 354 | 0.58% |
| 1900 | 8,420 | 2,073 | 2.87% |
| 1910 | 9,897 | 1,477 | 1.63% |
| 1920 | 12,086 | 2,189 | 2.02% |
| 1930 | 16,129 | 4,043 | 2.93% |
| 1940 | 19,407 | 3,278 | 1.87% |
| 1950 | 21,858 | 2,451 | 1.20% |
| 1960 | 28,146 | 6,288 | 2.56% |
| 1970 | 31,375 | 3,229 | 1.09% |
| 1980 | 33,967 | 2,592 | 0.80% |
| 1990 | 32,254 | -1,713 | -0.52% |
| 2000 | 33,857 | 1,603 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 34,094 | 237 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 33,858 | -236 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 33,622 | -236 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 33,386 | -236 | -0.70% |
| 2014 | 33,150 | -236 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 32,914 | -236 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 32,678 | -236 | -0.72% |
| 2017 | 32,442 | -236 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 32,206 | -236 | -0.73% |
| 2019 | 31,970 | -236 | -0.73% |
| 2020 | 31,731 | -239 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 31,495 | -236 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 31,259 | -236 | -0.75% |