U.S. County · Profile

Peoria County

177.5KTotal Population
287Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-3.24%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Peoria County has a population of 177,513 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Peoria County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White70.1%124,437
Black or African American17.6%31,242
Two or More Races5.8%10,296
Hispanic or Latino5.3%9,408
Asian4.5%7,988
Some Other Race1.9%3,373
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%355
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Peoria County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$63,409
15.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$38,581
0.6% above national average
Poverty Rate
15.5%
34.8% above national average
Median Age
38.1 years

Income & Poverty

$63,409Median Household Income
$38,581Per Capita Income
15.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$63,409$90,221
Families$85,683$115,181
Married-couple Families$85,683$95,965
Nonfamily Households$36,859$39,808

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Peoria County, Illinois.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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