Peoria County, Illinois Population 2022
Peoria County, Illinois's estimated population is 174,856 with a growth rate of -0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Peoria County, Illinois is the 13th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 186,222 and has seen a growth of -6.10% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 6,153 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 17,547 | 11,394 | 185.18% |
| 1860 | 36,601 | 19,054 | 108.59% |
| 1870 | 47,540 | 10,939 | 29.89% |
| 1880 | 55,355 | 7,815 | 16.44% |
| 1890 | 70,378 | 15,023 | 27.14% |
| 1900 | 88,608 | 18,230 | 25.90% |
| 1910 | 100,255 | 11,647 | 13.14% |
| 1920 | 111,710 | 11,455 | 11.43% |
| 1930 | 141,344 | 29,634 | 26.53% |
| 1940 | 153,374 | 12,030 | 8.51% |
| 1950 | 174,347 | 20,973 | 13.67% |
| 1960 | 189,044 | 14,697 | 8.43% |
| 1970 | 195,318 | 6,274 | 3.32% |
| 1980 | 200,466 | 5,148 | 2.64% |
| 1990 | 182,827 | -17,639 | -8.80% |
| 2010 | 186,222 | 3,395 | 1.86% |
| 2011 | 186,754 | 532 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 187,317 | 563 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 188,643 | 1,326 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 187,512 | -1,131 | -0.60% |
| 2015 | 186,481 | -1,031 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 185,043 | -1,438 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 182,525 | -2,518 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 180,620 | -1,905 | -1.04% |
| 2019 | 179,179 | -1,441 | -0.80% |
| 2020 | 177,738 | -1,441 | -0.80% |
| 2021 | 176,297 | -1,441 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 174,856 | -1,441 | -0.82% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130,441 | 72.02% |
| Black or African American | 32,104 | 17.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 440 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 7,696 | 4.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 2,721 | 1.50% |
| Two or More Races | 7,707 | 4.26% |
Peoria County, Illinois Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 73,519 | 2.39 | 65.1 |
| Married | 30,862 | 3.15 | 86.4 |
| Male | 2,846 | 3.29 | 58.4 |
| Female | 9,858 | 3.43 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 29,953 | 1.18 | 50.8 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,911 | 2.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,087 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 34,422 | 28.22% |
| Some College | 28,151 | 23.08% |
| Associates Degree | 11,486 | 9.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23,312 | 19.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,623 | 11.99% |
Peoria County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 4,857 | 4,510 | 3,396 |
| White | 92,111 | 86,916 | 30,761 |
| 2+ Races | 2,070 | 1,894 | 535 |
| Native American | 247 | 234 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 4,531 | 3,456 | 808 |
| Black | 18,467 | 15,227 | 2,443 |
| Other Race | 1,449 | 1,089 | 159 |
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%.
$40,237
Average Earnings
$49,029
Average Male
$32,257
Average Female
Peoria County, Illinois Language by Age
Peoria County, Illinois Language
92.08% of Peoria County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 7.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.09% of the population.
Peoria County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31,163 | 10,145 | 32.55% |
| Multiple | 7,569 | 2,099 | 27.73% |
| Hispanic | 8,623 | 2,016 | 23.38% |
| White | 121,760 | 13,004 | 10.68% |
| Native | 440 | 40 | 9.09% |
| Asian | 7,490 | 403 | 5.38% |
| Other | 905 | NaN% |
15.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
16.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Peoria County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peoria County, Illinois is Black, with 32.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peoria County, Illinois is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.47%.
Peoria County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Peoria County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
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 35-44.
Peoria County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,815 | 7.43% |
| Black | 890 | 4.06% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.30% |
| Islander | 2 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 136 | 7.16% |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 6.22% |
Peoria County, Illinois Veterans by Education
7.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
75.92%
Born in Peoria County, Illinois
94.36%
Native Born
5.64%
Foreign Born
3.00%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.36% of Peoria County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 75.92% having been born in Illinois. 3.00% 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