Peoria, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

113,532

Unemployment

9.3%

Poverty

19.7%

Median Home

$125,700

Median Income

$51,771

Median Rent

$806

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Peoria SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Peoria, IL Crime Report

5,318
Total Crimes

4,792.9
Total Crimes / 100k People

93.52%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Peoria / 100k People	Illinois / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	5,318	4,792.9	2,253.4	2,476.7

Violent Crime	1,158	1,043.7	406.9	366.7
Murder	25	22.5	6.6	5.0
Robbery	268	241.5	98.4	81.6
Aggravated Assault	800	721.0	254.0	250.2
Property Crime	4,160	3,749.3	1,846.5	2,109.9
Burglary	758	683.2	271.7	340.5
Larceny	2,959	2,666.8	1,426.6	1,549.5
Car Theft	443	399.3	148.2	219.9

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Peoria, IL Cost Of Living

92
Peoria's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Peoria	Illinois	National Average
Overall	92	98	100

Services	103	98	100
Groceries	91	97	100
Health	95	100	100
Housing	72	95	100
Transportation	108	112	100
Utilities	98	97	100

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Peoria, IL Photos

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Rankings for Peoria in Illinois

Ranks #57 in Most Dangerous Cities In Illinois

Ranks #63 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #127 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Map Of Peoria, IL

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Population over time in Peoria

Year	Population	% Change
2019	113,532	-0.9%
2018	114,512	-0.8%
2017	115,424	-0.5%
2016	115,990	0.1%
2015	115,847	0.1%
2014	115,718	0.2%
2013	115,466	0.6%
2012	114,754	0.4%
2011	114,315	0.4%
2010	113,853	-

Race / Ethnicity in Peoria

White

56.6% (64,247)

African American

26.9% (30,530)

American Indian

0.3% (367)

Asian

6.0% (6,778)

Hawaiian

0.0% (8)

Other

0.2% (175)

Two Or More

3.8% (4,285)

Hispanic

6.3% (7,142)

Race	Peoria	IL	USA
White	56.6%	61.3%	60.7%
African American	26.9%	14.0%	12.3%
American Indian	0.3%	0.1%	0.7%
Asian	6.0%	5.4%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.8%	1.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	6.3%	17.1%	18.0%

Gender in Peoria

Female

52.0% (58,990)

Male

48.0% (54,542)

Gender	Peoria	IL	USA
Female	52.0%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	48.0%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Peoria for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (3,405)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (7,947)

High School / GED

24.0% (27,247)

Some College

22.0% (24,977)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (10,217)

Bachelor's Degree

21.0% (23,841)

Master's Degree

10.0% (11,353)

Professional Degree

3.0% (3,405)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (1,135)

Education	Peoria	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	24.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	21.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Peoria, Illinois

Less than $10,000

11.1% (1,263,736)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.7% (643,191)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.0% (1,248,721)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.8% (993,955)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.0% (1,364,166)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.3% (1,962,558)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.6% (1,319,120)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.8% (1,344,474)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.4% (608,976)

$200,000 or more

5.3% (604,299)

Income	Peoria	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	11.1%	6.3%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.7%	3.8%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.0%	8.6%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.8%	8.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.0%	11.6%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.3%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.6%	12.8%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.8%	16.1%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.4%	7.4%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	5.3%	8.3%	7.7%