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Peoria County, Illinois Population 2021
Peoria County, Illinois's estimated population is 176,297 with a growth rate of -0.81% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Peoria County, Illinois is the 13th largest county inIllinois. The 2010 Population was 186,222 and has seen a growth of -5.33% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 176,297 | -1,441 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 177,738 | -1,441 | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 179,179 | -1,441 | -0.80% |
| 2018 | 180,620 | -1,905 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 182,525 | -2,518 | -1.36% |
| 2016 | 185,043 | -1,438 | -0.77% |
| 2015 | 186,481 | -1,031 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 187,512 | -1,131 | -0.60% |
| 2013 | 188,643 | 1,326 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 187,317 | 563 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | 186,754 | 532 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 186,222 | 3,395 | 1.86% |
| 1990 | 182,827 | -17,639 | -8.80% |
| 1980 | 200,466 | 5,148 | 2.64% |
| 1970 | 195,318 | 6,274 | 3.32% |
| 1960 | 189,044 | 14,697 | 8.43% |
| 1950 | 174,347 | 20,973 | 13.67% |
| 1940 | 153,374 | 12,030 | 8.51% |
| 1930 | 141,344 | 29,634 | 26.53% |
| 1920 | 111,710 | 11,455 | 11.43% |
| 1910 | 100,255 | 11,647 | 13.14% |
| 1900 | 88,608 | 18,230 | 25.90% |
| 1890 | 70,378 | 15,023 | 27.14% |
| 1880 | 55,355 | 7,815 | 16.44% |
| 1870 | 47,540 | 10,939 | 29.89% |
| 1860 | 36,601 | 19,054 | 108.59% |
| 1850 | 17,547 | 11,394 | 185.18% |
| 1840 | 6,153 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-0.81% (-1,441)
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State
Founded
1825
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
186,222
Growth Since 2010
-5.33% (-9,925)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132,888 | 72.71% |
| Black or African American | 32,480 | 17.77% |
| Asian | 7,537 | 4.12% |
| Two or More Races | 6,685 | 3.66% |
| Some Other Race | 2,670 | 1.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 499 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
Peoria County, Illinois Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 73,253 | 2.42 | 65.1 |
| Married | 30,980 | 3.13 | 85.8 |
| Non Family | 29,556 | 1.21 | 50.6 |
| Female | 9,925 | 3.57 | 43.9 |
| Male | 2,792 | 3.31 | 64.6 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,145 | 2.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,018 | 6.52% |
| High School Graduate | 33,934 | 27.61% |
| Some College | 28,375 | 23.09% |
| Associates Degree | 11,834 | 9.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22,844 | 18.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,750 | 12.00% |
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Peoria County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93,416 | 87,511 | 30,196 |
| Black | 18,545 | 15,088 | 2,474 |
| Asian | 4,820 | 4,517 | 3,581 |
| Hispanic | 4,456 | 3,245 | 952 |
| 2+ Races | 1,563 | 1,242 | 370 |
| Other Race | 1,314 | 894 | 155 |
| Native American | 339 | 324 | 132 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
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$39,309
Average Earnings
$48,632
Average Male
$31,131
Average Female
Peoria County, Illinois Language by Age
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Peoria County, Illinois Language
91.86% of Peoria County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 8.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.37% of the population.
Peoria County, Illinois Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 124,226 | 12,629 | 10.17% |
| Black | 31,494 | 11,268 | 35.78% |
| Hispanic | 8,468 | 1,996 | 23.57% |
| Multiple | 6,553 | 1,604 | 24.48% |
| Other | 2,648 | 632 | 23.87% |
| Asian | 7,363 | 542 | 7.36% |
| Native | 499 | 32 | 6.41% |
15.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.55%
Male Poverty Rate
16.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Peoria County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peoria County, Illinois is Black, with 35.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peoria County, Illinois is Native, with 6.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.89%.
Peoria County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Peoria County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
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Peoria County, Illinois 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 55-64.
Peoria County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,529 | 7.98% |
| Black | 1,001 | 4.50% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 5.46% |
| Other Race | 132 | 7.49% |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.51% |
| Islander | 3 | 27.27% |
Peoria County, Illinois Veterans by Education
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9.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
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61.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
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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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75.81%
Born in Peoria County, Illinois
94.63%
Native Born
5.37%
Foreign Born
2.97%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.63% of Peoria County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 75.81% having been born in Illinois. 2.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990