Peoria County, Illinois
Peoria County is home to 179,645 people. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $65,108.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 179,645 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $65,108 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.7% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.5% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.8% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $158,500 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $993 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.2% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 7.1% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.1 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.