Peoria, IL — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 11,626 · Illinois · Updated May 2026
Population
11,626
Median Income
$83,102
Home Price
$132,671
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Bachelor's+
27.6%
Full Demographics — Peoria, IL
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Peoria, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,626 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 33.1 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 12.6% | 13.8% | |
| White | 59.6% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 4.7% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 37.0% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Peoria, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $83,102 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,805 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $68,110 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Peoria, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $132,671 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.5% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Peoria, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 344 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1842 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Peoria, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 36.2% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 13.5% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.8% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 9.3% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 16.2% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 15.1% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Peoria, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 38.0 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Peoria, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 9.4 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Peoria, IL | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 34.4 min | 27.0 min |
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About Peoria, IL
Peoria is a city in Illinois, United States. With a population of 11,626, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Peoria shows stronger household income ($83,102 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg) and poverty rate (8.2% poverty rate vs 11.5% poverty rate US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 27.6% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.