South Pekin, Illinois
South Pekin: Village in Illinois, USA
About
South Pekin is a village located in the county of Tazewell in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,146 and a population density of 2,292 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,081 inhabitants.
The village was created 108 years ago in 1917.
Quick Facts about South Pekin
| Population : | 1,081 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Tazewell County |
| Area : | 0.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,693 feet / 516 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1917 (108 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:13:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 61564 |
| Density : | 2,162 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South Pekin is located at 40°29'40"N 89°39'6"W (40.4944800, -89.6517700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of South Pekin decreased by 6.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,150 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,153 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,151 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,141 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,122 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,116 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,110 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,101 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,093 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,081 | -1.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 176,753 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 175,038 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 178,127 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 167,815 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 66.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.6% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 32.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 8,248 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
South Pekin zip code is 61564.
County name: Tazewell, County
fips: 17179
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $540,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,309 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $613 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,609 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 66,319 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 355,017 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,103,870 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,035,952 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,817,543 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,507 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $75,630 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,935 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 16,588 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,481 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,034 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,471 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,299 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,615 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 14,027 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,063.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 41.29 |
Schools in South Pekin
College & universities near South Pekin, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458265 | Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria | East Peoria (IL) | 61611 |
| 147819 | Oehrlein School of Cosmetology | East Peoria (IL) | 61611 |
| 143358 | Bradley University | Peoria (IL) | 61625-0001 |
| 148575 | Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Peoria (IL) | 61603-3783 |
| 145682 | Illinois Central College | East Peoria (IL) | 61635-0001 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near South Pekin, IL
| 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 |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
Post offices near South Pekin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Pekin Post Office | South Pekin (IL) | 61564 |
| Pekin Post Office | Pekin (IL) | 61554 |
| Green Valley Post Office | Green Valley (IL) | 61534 |
| Mapleton Post Office | Mapleton (IL) | 61547 |
| Kingston Min Post Office | Kingston Mines (IL) | 61539 |
Other cities in Tazewell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tazewell County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pekin | 31,808 | County seat of Tazewell County, Illinois |
| 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 |
| 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
South Pekin distances to largest Illinois cities
