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Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, city, in Peoria County, Illinois. Peoria had 110,920 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 113,150 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 112,169 (±332). GEOID 1759000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
110,920
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 113,150 · ACS 2020-2024: 112,169 ±332
Median household income
$59,410
±$2,144 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$156,200
±$4,195 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,005
±$36 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Peoria and what county is it in?
Peoria is a city in Peoria County, Illinois. It covers 48.1 square miles of land, 2,351 residents per square mile in 2020.
Peoria is in the Peoria, IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Peoria lies mostly within Peoria City Township and reaches into Kickapoo Township, Medina Township and Radnor Township, towns or townships with their own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Peoria, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 110,920 people lived in Peoria on July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 113,150 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 112,169 (±332).
| Measure | Peoria | Peoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 112,169 ±332 | 179,645 | −1,363 |
| Households | 49,037 ±682 | 77,755 | +2,914 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.03 | 2.24 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 54,010 ±569 | 84,930 | no clear change |
Peoria's population since 2000
From 112,936 in 2000 to 110,920 in 2025: down 1.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Peoria 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 Peoria?
The median resident of Peoria is 35.5 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.6%. 10.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Peoria | Peoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 ±0.6 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±0.6 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±0.6 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±0.5 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.0% ±0.4 pts | 6.0% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.2% ±0.9 pts | 66.1% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.6% ±1.1 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±0.3 pts | 4.6% | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±1.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.1% | +2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.8% ±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±0.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±0.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.8% | +1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±0.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.7% ±1.5 pts | 34.9% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.7% ±1.0 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.7% ±1.4 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Peoria earn?
Half of Peoria's 49,037 households earn less than $59,410 a year (±$2,144), against $65,108 in Peoria County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 the median was $63,714 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $4,304 after inflation. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Peoria | Peoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,410 ±$2,144 | $65,108 | −$4,304 |
| Mean household income | $87,803 ±$3,294 | $92,598 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,466 ±$1,474 | $40,155 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% ±1.8 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.4% ±4.5 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.6% ±1.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±0.7 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6% ±1.0 pts | 89.5% | – |
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 Peoria?
Owners occupy 57.5% of Peoria's occupied homes and renters 42.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,200 by its owner (±$4,195). The median renter pays $1,005 a month including utilities, and 42.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Peoria | Peoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,200 ±$4,195 | $158,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,005 ±$36 | $993 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.8% ±3.2 pts | 40.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,525 ±$46 | $1,496 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.5% ±1.5 pts | 67.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.5% ±1.5 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Housing units | 54,010 ±569 | 84,930 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±1.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.1% ±1.5 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.4% ±1.6 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1% ±1.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
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 many new homes is Peoria building?
Builders took permits for 36 new housing units in Peoria in 2025 (36 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Peoria work and get to work?
74.6% of Peoria's workers drive alone and 11.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Peoria | Peoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8% ±1.0 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% ±1.1 pts | 6.2% | −1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±1.7 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±1.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±1.2 pts | 11.4% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.9 min ±0.8 | 19.2 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 Peoria?
31 census tracts lie mostly in Peoria, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $26,857 (Tract 13) to $120,000 (Tract 33).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 34.04Peoria County | 8,217 | $102,342 |
| Tract 30Peoria County | 4,969 | $70,111 |
| Tract 32Peoria County | 4,715 | $64,417 |
| Tract 23Peoria County | 4,429 | $51,263 |
| Tract 31.01Peoria County | 5,049 | $65,204 |
| Tract 24Peoria County | 4,169 | $46,012 |
| Tract 27.02Peoria County | 4,086 | $42,692 |
| Tract 21Peoria County | 3,961 | $43,629 |
| Tract 16Peoria County | 3,863 | $27,409 |
| Tract 22Peoria County | 3,746 | $51,845 |
| Tract 29Peoria County | 3,792 | $60,700 |
| Tract 27.01Peoria County | 3,577 | $58,438 |
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 Peoria) · Census block assignment files
How does Peoria compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Peoria is the 291st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 8th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Peoria ranks 1,103rd 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 | 8th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 700th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 222nd | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 1,103rd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 693rd | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 782nd | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 563rd | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 109th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 302nd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 1,232nd | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,308th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 478th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 1,252nd | 1,382 |
Peoria's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Peoria with other places
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 Peoria?
2 of the 57 figures for Peoria 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Peoria are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Peoria.