Peoria, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
112,644
Unemployment
9.7%
Poverty
19.7%
Median Home
$127,900
Median Income
$51,736
Median Rent
$817
Peoria SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9
Peoria, IL Cost Of Living
87
Peoria's Overall Cost Of Living
Peoria's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Peoria | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 73 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 94 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Peoria in Illinois
Map Of Peoria, IL
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Population over time in Peoria
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 112,644 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 114,512 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 115,424 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 115,990 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 115,847 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 115,718 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 115,466 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 114,754 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 114,315 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 113,853 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Peoria
| Race | Peoria | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.7% | 60.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 26.8% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 17.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Peoria
| Gender | Peoria | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Peoria for adults over 25
| Education | Peoria | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Peoria, Illinois
| Income | Peoria | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.7% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.9% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.0% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
