2023 ACS Census Data · Population 179,831
Peoria County is a mid-sized county in Illinois with a population of 179,831. The median household income is $64,938, near the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4%, median home value is $152,600, and 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 43% above the national average.
Population
179,831
2023 estimate
Rank #377 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,938
Household
Rank #1439 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$152,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1955 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
34.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #460 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% below Illinois avg·0% below national avg
Poverty Rate
23% below Illinois avg·3% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Illinois avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$39,756
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% above Illinois avg·27% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
13% above Illinois avg·2% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% below Illinois avg·8% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
28% below Illinois avg·14% below national avg
Housing Units
84,992
Households
77,074
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,445
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
49% above Illinois avg·43% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Illinois avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.2%
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