Peoria County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 179,645 | — | #383 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,108 | -13.4% | #1,626 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,560 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $158,500 | -43.8% | #2,062 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $993 | -14.6% | #1,017 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | +24.3% | #2,067 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Peoria County has a population of 179,645, making it the #383 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Peoria County is $65,108, ranking #1,626 out of 3,222 counties — 13.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Peoria County is $158,500 (-43.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $993/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.0%.
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94.2% of residents in Peoria County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Peoria County, Illinois
Peoria County, Illinois has a total population of 179,645, making it the 383rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Peoria County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Peoria County is $65,108, which ranks #1,626 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Peoria County is $158,500, 43.8% below the national median. Renters in Peoria County pay a median gross rent of $993 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Peoria County, 34.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.
Peoria County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 66.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (17.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.0%).
All data for Peoria County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.