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Crime in Pekin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pekin. Key points include:
There were 834 total crimes in Pekin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pekin is 2,685.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pekin is 328.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pekin is 2,357.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pekin is 26.73% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Pekin Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pekin / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 834 | 2,685.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 102 | 328.5 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 16.1 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 16.1 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 61 | 196.4 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 732 | 2,357.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 116 | 373.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 573 | 1,845.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 43 | 138.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Pekin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pekin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pekin is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pekin is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Pekin is $138,124.
The median income in Pekin is $60,790.
Pekin's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Pekin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Pekin | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 61 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Pekin, IL Weather
The average high in Pekin is 61.9° and the average low is 41.7°.
There are 72.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.1 inches of precipitation each year with 24.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pekin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Pekin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Pekin
The current population in Pekin is 31,781. The population has decreased 5.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,781 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 31,812 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 32,075 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 32,398 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 32,796 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 32,846 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 33,371 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 33,747 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 34,003 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 33,905 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 33,928 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 33,858 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 33,700 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 33,758 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 33,733 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pekin
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Pekin is:
88.8% White with 28,225 White residents.
3.5% African American with 1,106 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 106 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 212 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 1,128 Two Or More residents.
3.1% Hispanic with 983 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pekin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Pekin
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Pekin is 48.0% female with 15,243 female residents.
Pekin is 52.0% male with 16,537 male residents.
| Gender | Pekin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pekin for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Pekin completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Pekin completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Pekin completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Pekin completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Pekin completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Pekin completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Pekin completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Pekin completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Pekin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pekin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pekin, Illinois
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4.4% of households in Pekin earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Pekin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Pekin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.6% of households in Pekin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in Pekin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Pekin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Pekin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.2% of households in Pekin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.1% of households in Pekin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.0% of households in Pekin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pekin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.6% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
