Peoria, Illinois

Population Data for Peoria, IL:

Population – 145267
Male – 47.59 %
Female – 52.41 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 74.72 %
Hispanic – 2.26 %
African American – 20.10 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.21 %
Asian – 1.95 %

Geographic Data for Peoria, Illinois:

Population Density – 1,403.85 per sq. mi
Elevation – 468 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Peoria:

In Elementary School – 16,456 (41.10 %)
In High School – 7,117 (17.77 %)
In College – 10,932 (27.30 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 14,341 (15.43 %)
Associate’s Degree – 6,297 (6.78 %)
Some College, No Degree – 21,889 (23.55 %)
High School Graduate – 26,129 (28.12 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 5,698 (6.13 %)

Employment and Household Data for Peoria, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 58.24 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.13 %
Unemployment Level – 6.62 %

Median Household Income – $33,760.75
Average Household Size – 2.31

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 36.95 %
2 Vehicles – 33.88 %
3 or more Vehicles – 11.95 %

Average Cost to Rent in Peoria - $3,656 per month