State
County
Land Area (mi²)
48.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,257.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.94%
Growth Since 2010
-5.79%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
395,027
World Population Review
Peoria, Illinois Population 2021
108,353
Peoria is a city located in Peoria County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Peoria County. With a 2020 population of 108,353, it is the 8th largest city in Illinois and the 285th largest city in the United States . Peoria is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -5.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 115,007 in 2010. Peoria reached it's highest population of 126,963 in 1970. Spanning over 50 miles, Peoria has a population density of 2,257 people per square mile.
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 Peoria was:
- 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%
The current population of Peoria, Illinois is 108,353 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 111,449.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 115,007.
Peoria, Illinois Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Peoria Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Peoria Population by Race
Peoria Population Pyramid $2021
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Peoria Population by Age
Peoria Households and Families
| 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
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Peoria Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Peoria Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Peoria Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Peoria Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,112
Average Earnings
$47,205
Average Male
$32,299
Average Female
Peoria Earnings by Educational Attainment
Peoria Language by Age
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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 Language
Peoria Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 2,385 | 608 | 25.49% |
| 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 Native, with 5.29% 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 Poverty
Peoria Poverty Rate by Education
Peoria Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Peoria Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Peoria Marital Status
Peoria Veterans by War
Peoria Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Peoria Veterans by Education
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11.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
Peoria Veterans by Education
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60.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Peoria Employment by Age
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Peoria Employment by Race
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Peoria 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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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.
Peoria Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |