Peoria, Illinois Population 2022
Peoria is a city located in Peoria County Illinois. Peoria has a 2020 population of 107,321. It is also the county seat of Peoria County. Peoria is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -6.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 114,980 in 2010.
The average household income in Peoria is $74,900 with a poverty rate of 19.67%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $806 per month, and the median house value is $125,700. The median age in Peoria is 35.2 years, 33.6 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
Peoria Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Peoriawas:
- White: 60.05%
- Black or African American: 27.11%
- Asian: 6.06%
- Two or more races: 4.31%
- Other race: 2.10%
- Native American: 0.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 395,027 | -2,767 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 397,794 | -2,767 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 400,561 | -2,767 | -0.69% |
| 2018 | 403,328 | -3,585 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 406,913 | -3,841 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 410,754 | -2,102 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 412,856 | -2,623 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 415,479 | -2,613 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 418,092 | 1,226 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 416,866 | 179 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 416,687 | 636 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 416,051 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,180 | 60.05% |
| Black or African American | 30,783 | 27.11% |
| Asian | 6,881 | 6.06% |
| Two or More Races | 4,898 | 4.31% |
| Some Other Race | 2,385 | 2.10% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 397 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
Peoria Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 46,123 | 2.37 | 55.9 |
| Non Family | 20,458 | 1.21 | 42.1 |
| Married | 16,801 | 3.17 | 80.9 |
| Female | 7,155 | 3.59 | 36.5 |
| Male | 1,709 | 3.34 | 55.9 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,420 | 3.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,419 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 18,025 | 24.35% |
| Some College | 15,938 | 21.53% |
| Associates Degree | 6,379 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,297 | 20.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,553 | 14.25% |
Peoria Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47,424 | 44,278 | 19,082 |
| Black | 17,404 | 14,169 | 2,327 |
| Asian | 4,415 | 4,182 | 3,328 |
| Hispanic | 3,504 | 2,508 | 769 |
| 2+ Races | 1,196 | 930 | 323 |
| Other Race | 1,103 | 751 | 114 |
| Native American | 294 | 290 | 122 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.38%.
$40,112
Average Earnings
$47,205
Average Male
$32,299
Average Female
Peoria Language by Age
Peoria Language
88.41% of Peoria residents speak only English, while 11.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.79% of the population.
Peoria Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30,180 | 10,946 | 36.27% |
| White | 61,477 | 7,570 | 12.31% |
| Hispanic | 6,880 | 1,939 | 28.18% |
| Multiple | 4,827 | 969 | 20.07% |
| Other | 608 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 6,714 | 417 | 6.21% |
| Native | 397 | 21 | 5.29% |
19.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.75%
Male Poverty Rate
20.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Peoria
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peoria is Black, with 36.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peoria is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.65%.
Peoria Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Peoria Married by Age and Sex
Peoria 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.
Peoria Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,516 | 8.02% |
| Black | 966 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 4.16% |
| Other Race | 101 | 6.61% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.70% |
Peoria Veterans by Education
11.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
71.84%
Born in Peoria
92.42%
Native Born
7.58%
Foreign Born
4.45%
Non Citizen
3.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.42% of Peoria residents were born in the United States, with 71.84% having been born in Illinois. 4.45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 107,321 | -1,032 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 108,353 | -1,032 | -0.94% |
| 2020 | 109,385 | -1,032 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 110,417 | -1,032 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 111,449 | -1,169 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 112,618 | -1,609 | -1.41% |
| 2016 | 114,227 | -956 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 115,183 | -772 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 115,955 | -691 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 116,646 | 848 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 115,798 | 372 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 115,426 | 446 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 114,980 | 2,044 | 0.18% |
| 2000 | 112,936 | -568 | -0.05% |
| 1990 | 113,504 | -10,656 | -0.89% |
| 1980 | 124,160 | -2,803 | -0.22% |
| 1970 | 126,963 | 23,801 | 2.10% |
| 1960 | 103,162 | -8,694 | -0.81% |
| 1950 | 111,856 | 6,769 | 0.63% |
| 1940 | 105,087 | 118 | 0.01% |
| 1930 | 104,969 | 28,848 | 3.27% |
| 1920 | 76,121 | 9,171 | 1.29% |
| 1910 | 66,950 | 10,850 | 1.78% |
| 1900 | 56,100 | 15,076 | 3.18% |
| 1890 | 41,024 | 11,765 | 3.44% |
| 1880 | 29,259 | 6,410 | 2.50% |
| 1870 | 22,849 | 8,804 | 4.99% |
| 1860 | 14,045 | 8,950 | 10.67% |
| 1850 | 5,095 | 3,595 | 13.01% |
| 1840 | 1,500 | 0.00% |