Peoria County, Illinois

Total Population: 179,831

County Seat: Peoria

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Median Home Value

$152,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$64,938

Across all households

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

34.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.8%
Two or More Races4.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.5%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.9%

65 Years and Over

17.9%

Male

48.8%

Female

51.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.9%

No Health Insurance

6.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$64,938

Mean Household Income

$92,111

Per Capita Income

$39,756

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$152,600

Median Rent

$946/mo

Total Housing Units

84,992

Owner-Occupied

67.0%

Renter-Occupied

33.0%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Married Couple Households

39.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.6%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

88.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17143.