Peoria, Illinois
Peoria: The third most populous city in Illinois.
About
Peoria is a city located in the county of Peoria in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 115,007 and a population density of 880 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 109,428 inhabitants.
The city was created 346 years ago in 1679.
Peoria is a city located in central Illinois, along the Illinois River. With a population of over 110,000, it is the largest city in the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Economy and Industry
Major employers in Peoria include Caterpillar Inc., OSF Healthcare, UnityPoint Health, Fortune 500 companies, and area manufacturers. The healthcare, retail trade, technology, and service industries are also significant.
Attractions
Popular attractions include the Riverfront Museum, Caterpillar Visitors Center, Peoria Zoo, Peoria Riverfront, and Civic Center. The city offers performing arts venues, a vibrant bar scene, festivals, and the Peoria Chiefs minor league baseball team.
Education
Peoria is home to Bradley University as well as three community colleges. Residents are served by several public and private school districts. Educational services account for a major part of the local workforce.
Location and Transportation
Peoria has a central Illinois location at the intersection of major interstates. The Peoria International Airport provides air service. Public transportation includes bus service and Amtrak trains.
Quality of Life
Peoria provides an affordable cost of living compared to national averages. Revitalization projects, a lively arts scene, and the riverfront enhance Peoria as an attractive place to live, work, and visit.
Quick Facts about Peoria
| Population | 109,428 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Peoria County |
| Postal code | 61602–61606, 61614, 61615 |
| Phone Area Codes | 309 |
| Area | 130.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6937,-89.5890 |
| Altitude | 659 feet / 200.9 meters |
| Capital city | Peoria is capital of Peoria County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1680 (346 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:13:11 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 837 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.1% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Peoria is located at 40°41'37"N 89°35'20"W (40.6936500, -89.5889900).
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Weather
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Peoria decreased by 5.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 113,546 | - | Address Based Population Registration System |
| 2010 | 115,007 | 1.27% | census |
| 2011 | 115,426 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 115,798 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 116,646 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 115,955 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 115,183 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 114,227 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 112,618 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 111,449 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 110,417 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 109,428 | -0.9% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 116,223 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 103,731 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 110,949 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 103,466 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 65.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 9.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 8.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 31.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 48.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 7,241 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $414,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,346 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $643 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,761 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 32,175 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 135,859 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 539,515 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 108,863 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,082,741 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,137 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $90,535 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,039 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,723 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,321 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,158 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,847 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,483 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 841 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,580 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,081.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 33.58 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $267,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,818 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $711 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,348 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,483 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 129,534 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 196,709 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,492,029 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 428,774 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,791 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $100,594 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,873 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,758 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,649 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 768 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 436 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,121 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 207 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,331 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,648.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 18.63 |
Best Things to Do in Peoria
1Peoria Zoo
2320 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603, United States View details
Phone: +13096863365 | Website available
2Peoria Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States View details
Phone: +13096867000 | Website available
3Glen Oak Park
2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603, United States View details
Phone: +13096863359 | Website available
4Round1 Bowling and Amusement
Northwoods Mall, 2200 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61613, United States View details
Phone: +13098225353 | Website available
5Caterpillar Visitors Center
110 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States View details
Phone: +13096750606 | Website available
Where to Eat in Peoria
1Logan's Roadhouse
240 Conference Center Dr E, Peoria, IL 61611, United States View details
Phone: +13096983150 | Website available
2Red Lobster
4625 N Sterling Ave, Peoria, IL 61615, United States View details
Phone: +13096867716 | Website available
3Pizza Ranch
4114 N Brandywine Dr, Peoria, IL 61614, United States View details
Phone: +13098391420 | Website available
4Chili's Grill & Bar
4825 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614, United States View details
Phone: +13096920468 | Website available
5Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
1810 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61614, United States View details
Phone: +13096828616 | Website available
Where to Stay in Peoria
1Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
501 Main St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States View details
Phone: +13096376500 | Website available
2Baymont by Wyndham Peoria
2002 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61614, United States View details
Phone: +13096867600 | Website available
3Quality Inn & Suites
4112 N Brandywine Dr, Peoria, IL 61614, United States View details
Phone: +13097401158 | Website available
4Red Roof Inn Peoria
1822 W War Memorial Dr, Peoria, IL 61614, United States View details
Phone: +13093162501 | Website available
5SpringHill Suites by Marriott Peoria Westlake
2701 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL 61615, United States View details
Phone: +13096812700 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Peoria
1Peoria City Hall
419 Fulton St, Peoria, IL 61602 View details
Phone: +13094942273 | Website available
2Peoria City Council
419 Fulton St # 207, Peoria, IL 61602 View details
Phone: +13094948519 | Website available
3Peoria City Clerk
419 Fulton St STE 401, Peoria, IL 61602 View details
Phone: +13094948565
4Peoria City Treasurer
419 Fulton St # 100, Peoria, IL 61602 View details
Phone: +13094948545 | Website available
5City of Peoria Municipal Building
542 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602 View details
Phone: +13094942273 | Website available
6Peoria City Field Construction
3505 N Dries Ln, Peoria, IL 61604 View details
Phone: +13094948852 | Website available
7Peoria City Traffic Operations
3505 N Dries Ln, Peoria, IL 61604 View details
Phone: +13094948854 | Website available
People born in Peoria (200)
People born in Peoria, including computer scientist Patrick Winston, Caterpillar, Inc. president and chairman Douglas R. Oberhelman, singer-songwriter and musician Dan Fogelberg, .
More notable people
- David Ogden Stiers (American actor and voice actor (1942-2018)) he was born in 31/10/1942
- Betty Friedan (American activist) she was born in 04/02/1921
- Harry Frazee (American businessman) he was born in 29/06/1880
- Richard Pryor (American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, writer, and MC) he was born in 01/12/1940
- Dan Simmons (American novelist) he was born in 04/04/1948
- Eleanor J. Gibson (American psychologist and academic) she was born in 07/12/1910
- John Wansbrough (American historian) he was born in 19/02/1928
- Adolph Frederick Pauli (American classical philologist) he was born in 12/06/1893
- James Glimm (American mathematician) he was born in 24/03/1934
- Anthony Suau (American photographer) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Herbert Jamison (American sprinter) he was born in 19/07/1875
- Kathryn McGuire (American actress (1903-1978)) she was born in 06/12/1903
- Ray LaHood (16th United States Secretary of Transportation) he was born in 06/12/1945
- Bruce Johnston (American singer, musician) he was born in 27/06/1942
- Shaun Livingston (American basketball player) he was born in 11/09/1985
- Marshall Thompson (American film/TV actor (1925-1992)) he was born in 27/11/1925
- Donald Piper (basketball player) he was born in 05/03/1911
- Barry Hughart (American novelist) he was born in 13/03/1934
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Peoria, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148575 | Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Peoria (IL) | 61603-3783 |
| 143358 | Bradley University | Peoria (IL) | 61625-0001 |
| 147819 | Oehrlein School of Cosmetology | East Peoria (IL) | 61611 |
| 145682 | Illinois Central College | East Peoria (IL) | 61635-0001 |
| 454999 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria | Peoria (IL) | 61614 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Peoria, 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 |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Peoria.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria Post Office | Peoria (IL) | 61601 |
| Persimmon Annex Post Office | Peoria (IL) | 61602 |
| East Peoria Branch Post Office | East Peoria (IL) | 61611 |
| East Peoria Post Office | East Peoria (IL) | 61611 |
| West Glen Station Post Office | Peoria (IL) | 61614 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Peoria, Arizona The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. with a population of 179,872 people.
- Peoria, Kansas settlement in Franklin County, Kansas, USA with a population of 696 people.
- Peoria, Oklahoma town in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA with a population of 135 people.
Other cities in Peoria County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Peoria County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo | 6,907 | Township in Peoria County, Illinois |
| Bartonville | 6,049 | Village in Peoria County, Illinois |
| North Peoria | 6,000 | A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois. |
| Chillicothe | 5,955 | Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois |
| Peoria Heights | 5,722 | Village in eastern Peoria County, Illinois |
| West Peoria | 4,409 | City in Peoria County, Illinois |
| Bellevue | 2,037 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elmwood | 1,995 | City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States |
| Hollis | 1,803 | Township in Peoria County, Illinois |
| Princeville | 1,663 | Township in Peoria County, Illinois |
| Rome | 1,596 | Unincorporated census-designated place in Illinois, United States |
| Dunlap | 1,440 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Hanna City | 1,182 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Akron | 1,023 | City in United States of America |
| Trivoli | 976 | Civil township in western Peoria County, Illinois |
| Glasford | 949 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Peoria distances to largest Illinois cities