Pekin, Illinois
Pekin: county seat of Tazewell County, Illinois
About
Pekin is a city located in the county of Tazewell in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 34,094 and a population density of 854 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31,808 inhabitants.
The city was created 197 years ago in 1828.
Quick Facts about Pekin
| Population | 31,808 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Tazewell County |
| Postal code | 61554 |
| Phone Area Codes | 309 |
| Area | 39.94 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.5675,-89.6407 |
| Altitude | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Capital city | Pekin is capital of Tazewell County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1829 (197 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:46:14 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 796 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Pekin is located at 40°34'3"N 89°38'26"W (40.5675400, -89.6406600).
Pekin map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Pekin decreased by 7.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34,094 | - | census |
| 2011 | 34,055 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,072 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 33,911 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,647 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,000 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,786 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,596 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,281 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,081 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 31,808 | -0.86% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Pekin
1Mineral Springs Park
1701 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093477275 | Website available
2Pekin Riverfront Park
50-98 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Website available
3McNaughton Park
217 McNaughton Park Dr, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093477275 | Website available
4GroUp Gardening
229 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093494407 | Website available
5Pekin Sundial
1410 Park Ave, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093477275 | Website available
Where to Eat in Pekin
1Steak 'n Shake
3489 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093060215 | Website available
2Buffalo Wild Wings
3333 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13092014159 | Website available
3Applebee's Grill + Bar
3540 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093533988 | Website available
4Culver's
3500 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093462199 | Website available
5Monical's Pizza
111 S Parkway Dr, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093477761 | Website available
Where to Stay in Pekin
1Super 8 by Wyndham Pekin/Peoria Area
3830 Kelly Ave, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13097600696 | Website available
2Motel 6 Pekin, IL
2801 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093475533 | Website available
3Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pekin (Peoria Area), an IHG Hotel
3615 Kelly Ave, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093533305 | Website available
4Hampton Inn & Suites Pekin Peoria Area
3445 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13098857005 | Website available
5Studio 6 Pekin, IL
2801 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093475533 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Pekin
1City of Pekin Transportation Department
1130 Koch St, Pekin, IL 61554 View details
Phone: +13094785448 | Website available
2Pekin City Finance Department
111 S Capitol St # 200, Pekin, IL 61554 View details
Phone: +13094772305 | Website available
3City Hall
209 Washington St, Pekin, IL 61554 View details
4Pekin City Hall
111 S Capitol St, Pekin, IL 61554 View details
Phone: +13094772300 | Website available
5Pekin Police Investigations
111 S Capitol St # 100, Pekin, IL 61554 View details
Phone: +13094772340 | Website available
6Pekin City Municipal Bus Department
1130 Koch St, Pekin, IL 61554 View details
Phone: +13094772331 | Website available
7Elm Grove Town Hall
14490 County Rd 2050 E, Pekin, IL 61554 View details
Phone: +13099253585
8Park Police
257 Pavillion Rd, Pekin, IL 61554, United States View details
Phone: +13093537220 | Website available
People born in Pekin (18)
People born in Pekin, including actress Susan Dey, astronomer Ormond Stone, United States Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen, .
More notable people
- D. A. Points (professional golfer) he was born in 01/12/1976
- Larry Kenney (American actor) he was born in 05/08/1947
- Eric Monti (professional golfer) he was born in 06/12/1917
- Hank Bruder (American football player (1907-1970)) he was born in 22/11/1907
- Henry Andrews Bumstead (American physicist) he was born in 12/03/1870
- Lou Johnson (American baseball player (1869-1941)) he was born in 18/11/1869
- Sally Smith (American politician in Alaska) she was born in 23/01/1945
- Sol Bloom (American politician) he was born in 09/03/1870
- Th. Emil Homerin (American scholar) he was born in 01/01/1955
- Wayne Mack (American sportscaster) he was born in 22/05/1924
- Ethyl Eichelberger (American drag queen (1945-1990)) he was born in 17/07/1945
- Jack Wallace (American actor (1933-2020)) he was born in 10/08/1933
- Robert John Wildhack (American illustrator) he was born in 27/08/1881
- Elaine McCusker (American public servant)
- Carolyn Lloyd Strobell (American author and activist) she was born in 01/01/1859
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pekin, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458265 | Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria | East Peoria (IL) | 61611 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pekin, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Pekin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pekin Post Office | Pekin (IL) | 61554 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Pekin, North Dakota small city in Nelson County, North Dakota, USA with a population of 63 people.
Other cities in Tazewell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tazewell County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Peoria | 22,344 | City on the Illinois River in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA |
| Washington | 16,395 | City in Tazewell County, Illinois |
| Morton | 16,232 | Village in Tazewell County, Illinois |
| Creve Coeur | 5,109 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Marquette Heights | 2,617 | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States |
| Mackinaw | 2,430 | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Wesley | 2,130 | Township in Will County, Illinois |
| Tremont | 2,114 | City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Delavan | 1,596 | Township in Tazewell County, Illinois |
| North Pekin | 1,530 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Minier | 1,180 | City in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States of America |
| South Pekin | 1,081 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Hopedale | 998 | Township in Tazewell County, Illinois |
| Dillon | 957 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Cooper | 862 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Deer Creek | 657 | Village mostly in Tazewell County, Illinois, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Pekin distances to largest Illinois cities