Peoria County's estimated 2025 population is 176,539 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Peoria County is the 12th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 186,224 and has seen a growth of -5.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Peoria County includes 68.58% White, 17.52% Black or African American, 4.5% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123,328 | 68.58% |
| Black or African American | 31,509 | 17.52% |
| Two or more races | 12,181 | 6.77% |
| Asian | 8,101 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 4,173 | 2.32% |
| Native American | 441 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.05% |
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Never Married
Peoria County's average per capita income is $48,471. Household income levels show a median of $64,938. The poverty rate stands at 15.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,981 | $142,098 |
| Families | $88,576 | $116,705 |
| Households | $64,938 | $92,111 |
| Non Families | $39,236 | $55,833 |
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