Peoria, IL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

365,202

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.1

0.25% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.2%

1.16% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$71,857

1.39% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$164,200

2.31% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

171,307

0.415% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Peoria, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.6% of the residents in Peoria, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Peoria, IL are Illinois Central College (3,500 degrees awarded in 2024), Bradley University (1,407 degrees), and Methodist College (247 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Peoria, IL was $164,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Peoria, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Peoria, IL was 2 cars per household.

Peoria, IL borders Bloomington, IL, Canton, IL, Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, Galesburg, IL, Lincoln, IL, Ottawa-Peru, IL, and Pontiac, IL.

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United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Peoria, IL is home to a population of 365k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.3% of Peoria, IL residents were born outside of the country (15.7k people).

In 2024, there were 8.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (290k people) in Peoria, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2024 Citizenship

97.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.6% of Peoria, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Peoria, IL was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Peoria, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peoria, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
290k ± 791
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
33.4k ± 1.2k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.16k

4.29%

Hispanic Population

15.7k people

4.29% of the people in Peoria, IL are hispanic (15.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Peoria, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
637,284 ± 19,101 people
India
166,788 ± 9,961 people
Poland
117,148 ± 8,364 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 637,284 Illinois residents, followed by India with 166,788 and Poland with 117,148.

Foreign-Born Population

4.3%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

15.7k people

4.11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

15k people

As of 2024, 4.3% of Peoria, IL residents (15.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Peoria, IL was 4.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Peoria, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,010 ± 449
Gulf War (2001-)
3,641 ± 438
Gulf War (1990s)
3,115 ± 386

Peoria, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Peoria, IL.

Health

94.6% of the population of Peoria, IL has health coverage, with 51.5% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.4%

Uninsured

51.5%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

10.4%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peoria, IL declined by 2.23% from 5.52% to 5.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Peoria, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Peoria, IL employs 171k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Peoria, IL were Health Care & Social Assistance (31,776 people), Manufacturing (25,507 people), and Retail Trade (17,980 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($93,003), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($75,938), and Manufacturing ($71,408).

Employment

Occupations

171k

2024 Value

± 3,001

0.415%

1 Year growth

± 2.45%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Peoria, IL grew at a rate of 0.415%, from 171k employees to 171k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peoria, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (17,727 people), Management Occupations (16,862 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (14,125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peoria, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

171k

2024 Value

± 3,001

0.415%

1 Year growth

± 2.45%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Peoria, IL grew at a rate of 0.415%, from 171k employees to 171k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peoria, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (31,776 people), Manufacturing (25,507 people), and Retail Trade (17,980 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peoria, IL, though some of these residents may live in Peoria, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,088

Median earning men ± $886

$40,127

Median earning women ± $987

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,376), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,327), and Manufacturing ($75,287).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($58,069), Manufacturing ($56,281), and Construction ($54,737).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

584
Other Services (except Public Administration)
491
Construction
441
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.61M
Management of Companies and Enterprises
$1.91M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.09M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Peoria, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (54.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.43%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Kamala Harris with 54.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.43%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Peoria, IL awarded 5,558 degrees. The student population of Peoria, IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,661 male students and 8,611 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Peoria, IL are White (3,945 and 75.2%), Black or African American (562 and 10.7%), Hispanic or Latino (362 and 6.9%), and Two or More Races (199 and 3.79%).

The largest universities in Peoria, IL by number of degrees awarded are Illinois Central College (3,500 and 63%), Bradley University (1,407 and 25.3%), and Methodist College (247 and 4.44%).

The most popular majors in Peoria, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,185 and 39.3%), Registered Nursing (486 and 8.74%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (349 and 6.28%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $24,094.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Peoria, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 14,272 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 14,272 students enrolled in Peoria, IL, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,231 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,532 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
70 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
64 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Peoria, IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,532 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Peoria, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Illinois Central College
3,500 degrees awarded
Bradley University
1,407 degrees awarded
Methodist College
247 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Illinois Central College with 3,500 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,264 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peoria, IL, which is 0.687 times less than the 3,294 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,945 degrees mean that there were 7.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 562 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,094) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,264) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Peoria, IL was $164,200 in 2024, which is 0.494 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $160,500 to $164,200, a 2.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Peoria, IL is 73.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Peoria, IL have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peoria, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$164,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$1,805

$112,894

Median Property Taxes

±$2,081

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Peoria, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Peoria, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2024

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 73.4% of the housing units in Peoria, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Peoria, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,857

Median Household Income

± $1,574

154k

Number of Households

± 2,881

In 2024, the median household income of the 154k households in Peoria, IL grew to $71,857 from the previous year's value of $70,872.

The following chart displays the households in Peoria, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Peoria, IL is from Illinois.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.474

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.55% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Carpooled (7.45%)

In 2024, 78.1% of workers in Peoria, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.45%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peoria, IL have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Peoria, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Peoria, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Peoria, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Peoria, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peoria, IL (43.3k out of 355k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Peoria, IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.