Township · Illinois
Pekin Township, Illinois
Pekin Township, township, in Tazewell County, Illinois. Pekin Township had 27,057 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,597 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,280 (±27). GEOID 1717958460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,057
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,597 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,280 ±27
Median household income
$59,074
±$3,420 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$113,800
±$3,918 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$785
±$35 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Pekin Township and what county is it in?
Pekin Township is a township in Tazewell County, Illinois. It covers 12.3 square miles of land, 2,243 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Pekin Township: Pekin (city, 31,731 in 2020) and North Pekin (village, 1,478 in 2020). Part of Creve Coeur (village) and Marquette Heights (city) also lie in it.
Pekin Township is in the Peoria, IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pekin Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 27,057 people lived in Pekin Township on July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 27,597 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,280 (±27).
| Measure | Pekin Township | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,280±27 | 130,290 | −1,380 |
| Households | 12,454±419 | 54,051 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.16±0.07 | 2.35 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 13,497±423 | 58,731 | no clear change |
Pekin Township's population since 2000
From 30,600 in 2000 to 27,057 in 2025: down 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pekin Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pekin Township?
The median resident of Pekin Township is 42.2 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pekin Township | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2±1.5 | 41.9 | +4.2 |
| Under 18 years | 19.3%±1.4 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8%±1.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Male | 50.5%±1.4 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4%±1.8 pts | 91.9% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±1.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5%±1.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0%±1.9 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.0%±2.5 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.1%±1.9 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pekin Township earn?
Half of Pekin Township's 12,454 households earn less than $59,074 a year (±$3,420), against $77,982 in Tazewell County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $59,723 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pekin Township | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,074±$3,420 | $77,982 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,553±$4,221 | $97,832 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,039±$1,748 | $41,190 | +$3,777 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7%±2.7 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.6%±6.2 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9%±3.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2%±1.6 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±2.3 pts | 90.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pekin Township?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Pekin Township's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,800 by its owner (±$3,918). The median renter pays $785 a month including utilities, and 27.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pekin Township | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,800±$3,918 | $167,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $785±$35 | $909 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.2%±8.1 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,131±$41 | $1,455 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2%±2.9 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.8%±2.9 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Housing units | 13,497±423 | 58,731 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6%±4.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8%±2.7 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.3%±2.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5%±2.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Pekin Township work and get to work?
81.7% of Pekin Township's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Pekin Township | Tazewell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.4%±2.3 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7%±1.8 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.7%±3.0 pts | 79.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5%±2.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±1.8 pts | 11.0% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min±1.7 | 20.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pekin Township?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Pekin Township, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,085 (Tract 211.01) to $78,360 (Tract 210).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 211.01Tazewell County | 6,214 | $49,085 |
| Tract 210Tazewell County | 5,518 | $78,360 |
| Tract 207Tazewell County | 4,173 | $59,846 |
| Tract 208Tazewell County | 2,934 | $54,886 |
| Tract 211.02Tazewell County | 5,273 | $72,405 |
| Tract 205Tazewell County | 4,327 | $72,155 |
| Tract 206Tazewell County | 1,947 | $67,596 |
| Tract 209Tazewell County | 1,719 | $49,432 |
| Tract 204Tazewell County | 4,621 | $47,993 |
| Tract 218.01Tazewell County | 5,430 | $77,407 |
| Tract 218.02Tazewell County | 1,847 | $89,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pekin Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Pekin Township compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pekin Township is the 409th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 79th-most populous of 1,407 in Illinois.
Pekin Township ranks 1,116th of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 79th | 1,407 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 745th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 238th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,116th | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 884th | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 1,064th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 999th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 389th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,055th | 1,369 |
| Median age | 562nd | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 991st | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 876th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,052nd | 1,382 |
Pekin Township's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pekin Township?
7 of the 57 figures for Pekin Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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