Peoria County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Peoria County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Peoria County, Illinois has a population of 179,645, the 12th most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $65,108 and the median home value is $158,500. The poverty rate is 15.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Peoria County Quick Facts

Population 179,645

Median Household Income $65,108

Median Home Value $158,500

Poverty Rate 15.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.2%

Median Age 38.1 years

Homeownership Rate 67.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.9%

High School Graduation 93.4%

Cities/Places 22

Population 179,645 12th of 102

Median Income $65,108 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.7%

Unemployment 6.2%

How Peoria County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	179,831	179,645	-0.1%
Median household income	$64,938	$65,108	+0.3%
Median home value	$152,600	$158,500	+3.9%

Median Household Income

Peoria

$65,108

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Peoria

$158,500

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.5%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 31.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.1%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

8.1%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

9.2%

Employment

6.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

62.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.0%

Renter 33.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $993/mo 18.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

22.0%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

22.5%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Peoria County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Peoria	112,169	$59,410	21.0%	$156,200
Pekin	31,781	$60,790	12.8%	$120,700
Chillicothe	5,900	$66,132	3.7%	$132,900
Bartonville	5,841	$72,821	7.1%	$139,100
Peoria Heights	5,825	$60,099	8.2%	$117,700
West Peoria	4,238	$66,098	8.4%	$93,900
Elmwood	2,327	$90,285	10.1%	$153,500
Bellevue	2,106	$60,987	11.6%	$121,300
Farmington	2,050	$65,223	11.0%	$101,300
Rome	1,947	$88,750	6.5%	$159,800
Princeville	1,837	$76,250	14.2%	$168,100
Lake Camelot	1,629	$133,656	0.0%	$236,400
Dunlap	1,360	$141,552	3.3%	$289,600
Hanna City	1,330	$73,265	5.4%	$123,900
Brimfield	750	$70,000	11.4%	$140,700
Glasford	720	$77,500	13.8%	$102,800
Norwood	532	$69,583	13.7%	$97,000
Trivoli	365	$67,407	8.0%	$151,900
Mapleton	332	$67,813	6.0%	$106,300
Kingston Mines	182	$51,875	18.1%	$75,000
Mossville	51	N/A	13.7%	$56,300
Smithville	44	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Peoria County is located in Illinois with a total population of 179,645. It is the 12th most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Peoria County is 38.1 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Peoria County is $65,108. This is 22% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $158,500. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Peoria County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Peoria County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 18.8%.

Education

34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Peoria County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Peoria County, Illinois?

Peoria County has a population of 179,645, making it the 12th most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Peoria County?

The median household income in Peoria County is $65,108 with a poverty rate of 15.7%.

How many cities are in Peoria County, Illinois?

Peoria County contains 22 Census-designated places.