Peoria County Summary

Life in Peoria County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Peoria County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Peoria County:

  • The population in Peoria County is 181,186.

  • The median home value in Peoria County is $132,542.

  • The median income in Peoria County is $63,409.

  • The median rent in Peoria County is $909.

  • The unemployment rate in Peoria County is 6.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Peoria County is 15.5%.

  • The average high in Peoria County is 69.5° and there are 91.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Peoria County

List Of Cities & Towns in Peoria County

Peoria, IL Population 113,054

Pekin, IL Population 32,075

Chillicothe, IL Population 6,130

Bartonville, IL Population 5,952

Peoria Heights, IL Population 5,890

West Peoria, IL Population 4,248

Bellevue, IL Population 2,300

Elmwood, IL Population 2,159

Farmington, IL Population 2,097

Princeville, IL Population 1,957

Rome, IL Population 1,605

Lake Camelot, IL Population 1,565

Dunlap, IL Population 1,417

Hanna City, IL Population 1,417

Glasford, IL Population 885

Brimfield, IL Population 695

Norwood, IL Population 489

Mapleton, IL Population 299

Kingston Mines, IL Population 194

Map Of Peoria County

Peoria County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Peoria County is 69.5°.

  • There are 77.59 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 91.0 inches of rain each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:54 hours of sun each day in Peoria County.

StatPeoria County
Mean High69.5
Nice Days77.59
Rainfall91.0
Snowfall8.4
Sunny_hours4:54
69.5°
Average High
91.0
Inches of Rain

Peoria County Photos

Chillicothe Cinema
Source: Public Domain
Chillicothe Railroad Station
Source: Wikipedia User ProfDEH | GFDL
Chillicothec Il Post Office Muralc Rail Roading By Arthur H
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 4.0
Tazewell Countyc Illinois Courthouse From W
Source: Public Domain
Tagetes Erecta
Source: Wikipedia User Lestat (Jan Mehlich) | GFDL
Peoria City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 2.5

Peoria County Demographics

Population over time in Peoria County

The current population in Peoria County is 181,186. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 182,439 0.7%
2021 181,111 -0.9%
2020 182,770 -

Gender in Peoria County

  • Peoria County is 51.2% female with 92,708 female residents.

  • Peoria County is 48.8% male with 88,477 male residents.

Female
51.2% (92,708)
Male
48.8% (88,477)
Gender Peoria County IL USA
Female 51.2% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Peoria County

Peoria County is:

  • 68.0% White with 123,195 White residents.

  • 17.5% African American with 31,787 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 210 American Indian residents.

  • 4.4% Asian with 7,969 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 470 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 8,000 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.3% Hispanic with 9,539 Hispanic residents.

White
68.0% (123,195)
African American
17.5% (31,787)
American Indian
0.1% (210)
Asian
4.4% (7,969)
Hawaiian
0.0% (16)
Other
0.3% (470)
Two Or More
4.4% (8,000)
Hispanic
5.3% (9,539)

Table: Peoria County By Race

Race Peoria County IL USA
White 68.0% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 17.5% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 4.4% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.3% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Peoria County, Illinois

  • 6.9% of households in Peoria County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Peoria County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Peoria County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Peoria County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Peoria County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Peoria County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Peoria County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Peoria County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Peoria County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Peoria County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.9% (12,412)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (9,434)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (15,049)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (14,271)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (21,351)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (32,420)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8% (21,377)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.7% (26,710)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (13,328)
$200,000 or more
8.2% (14,828)
Income Peoria County IL USA
Less than $10,000 6.9% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.7% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.2% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Peoria County for adults over 25

  • 0.0% of adults in Peoria County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Peoria County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Peoria County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Peoria County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Peoria County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Peoria County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Peoria County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Peoria County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Peoria County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
5% (9,059)
High School / GED
28% (50,732)
Some College
22% (39,860)
Associate's Degree
10% (18,118)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (38,049)
Master's Degree
10% (18,118)
Professional Degree
2% (3,623)
Doctorate Degree
2% (3,623)
Education Peoria County IL USA
< 9th Grade 0% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 28% 25% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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