West Peoria is a city located in Peoria County Illinois. West Peoria has a 2024 population of 4,093. West Peoria is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -3.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,251 in 2020.
The average household income in West Peoria is $71,826 with a poverty rate of 10.67%. The median age in West Peoria is 46.2 years: 40.1 years for males, and 51.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Peoria was:
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,886 | 2.1 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 809 | 1.09 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Married | 586 | 2.78 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Female | 260 | 2.58 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 231 | 3.39 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
83.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
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
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.67%.
All
Male
Female
$45,466
Average Earnings
$47,406
Average Male
$42,955
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.65% of West Peoria residents speak only English, while 2.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
10.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.38%
Male Poverty Rate
8.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Peoria is Asian, with 19.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Peoria is Black, with 0.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.98%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
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
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
83.38%
Born in West Peoria
99.32%
Native Born
0.68%
Foreign Born
0.02%
Non Citizen
0.66%
Naturalized
99.32% of West Peoria residents were born in the United States, with 83.38% having been born in Illinois. 0.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,895 | -40 | -1.02% |
| 2028 | 3,935 | -39 | -0.98% |
| 2027 | 3,974 | -40 | -1% |
| 2026 | 4,014 | -39 | -0.96% |
| 2025 | 4,053 | -40 | -0.98% |
| 2024 | 4,093 | -39 | -0.94% |
| 2023 | 4,132 | -40 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 4,172 | -38 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 4,210 | -41 | -0.96% |
| 2020 | 4,251 | -214 | -4.79% |
| 2019 | 4,465 | -44 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 4,509 | -50 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 4,559 | -66 | -1.43% |
| 2016 | 4,625 | -41 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 4,666 | -35 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 4,701 | -42 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 4,743 | 32 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 4,711 | 13 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 4,698 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 4,691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,762 | 867 | 22.26% |