Peoria City PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

182,439

0.733% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

0.532% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.6%

0.161% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,426

4.84% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$133,000

1.76% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

78,534

0.184% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Peoria City PUMA, IL had a population of 182k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $58,426. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Peoria City PUMA, IL grew from 181,111 to 182,439, a 0.733% increase and its median household income grew from $55,729 to $58,426, a 4.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Peoria City PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.93%), and White (Hispanic) (2.46%).

8.59% of the households in Peoria City PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Peoria City PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Peoria County--Peoria City PUMA, IL are Bradley University (1,675 degrees awarded in 2021), Methodist College (232 degrees), and Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing (163 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Peoria City PUMA, IL was $133,000, and the homeownership rate was 65.7%.

Most people in Peoria City PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Peoria City PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Peoria City PUMA, IL borders Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL, Tazewell County PUMA, IL, and Knox, Stark, Bureau, Marshall & Woodford Counties PUMA, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Peoria City PUMA, IL is home to a population of 182k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.27% of Peoria City PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

In 2021, there were 3.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Peoria City PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 32.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.76k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Peoria City PUMA, IL are Spanish (5,382 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,150 households), and Arabic (904 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

93,565

Women

51.3%

88,857

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 182,422 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.6% of Peoria City PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Peoria City PUMA, IL was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Peoria City PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peoria City PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 303
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
32.2k ± 949
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.76k ± 258

5.09%

Hispanic Population

9.29k people

5.09% of the people in Peoria City PUMA, IL are hispanic (9.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Peoria City PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
2,821 ± 1,294 people
Mexico
1,437 ± 927 people
Vietnam
700 ± 648 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Peoria City PUMA, IL was India, the natal country of 2,821 Peoria City PUMA, IL residents, followed by Mexico with 1,437 and Vietnam with 700.

Foreign-Born Population

6.27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

5.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

As of 2021, 6.27% of Peoria City PUMA, IL residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Peoria City PUMA, IL was 5.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Peoria City PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,382 households (3.16%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,150 households (0.676%)
Arabic
904 households (0.532%)

8.59% of the households in Peoria City PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Peoria City PUMA, IL was Spanish. 3.16% of the households in Peoria City PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,926 ± 314
Gulf War (2001-)
1,468 ± 259
Gulf War (1990s)
1,150 ± 187

Peoria City PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Peoria City PUMA, IL employs 78.5k people. The largest industries in Peoria City PUMA, IL are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,825 people), Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing (5,682 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,139 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($144,036), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($136,782), and Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing ($117,182).

Males in Peoria City PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,841. The income inequality in Peoria City PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,880

Women

49.6%

39,510

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Peoria City PUMA, IL in 2020 was 78,390 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Peoria City PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

78.5k

2021 Value

0.184%

1 Year growth

± 0.184%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Peoria City PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.184%, from 78.4k employees to 78.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peoria City PUMA, IL, are Registered nurses (3,030 people), Retail salespersons (1,978 people), and Mechanical engineers (1,948 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peoria City PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78.5k

2021 Value

0.184%

1 Year growth

± 0.184%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Peoria City PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.184%, from 78.4k employees to 78.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peoria City PUMA, IL, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,825 people), Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing (5,682 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (5,139 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peoria City PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Peoria City PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,698

Median earning men ± $1,756

$33,471

Median earning women ± $1,165

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($71,350), Public Administration ($65,888), and Wholesale Trade ($63,306).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,826), Manufacturing ($54,223), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,189).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Peoria City PUMA, IL awarded 2,125 degrees. The student population of Peoria City PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,546 male students and 4,150 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Peoria City PUMA, IL are White (1,510 and 73.7%), followed by Black or African American (197 and 9.61%), Hispanic or Latino (177 and 8.64%), and Asian (72 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Peoria City PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Bradley University (1,675 and 78.8%), Methodist College (232 and 10.9%), and Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing (163 and 7.67%).

The most popular majors in Peoria County--Peoria City PUMA, IL are Registered Nursing (434 and 20.4%), Family Practice Nurse (123 and 5.79%), and General Business Administration & Management (89 and 4.19%).

The median tuition cost in Peoria County--Peoria City PUMA, IL for private four year colleges is $21,287.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Peoria City PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,696 (38% men and 62% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,696 students enrolled in Peoria City PUMA, IL, 38% men and 62% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,471 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
79 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
68 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
378 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Peoria County--Peoria City PUMA, IL was Mechanical Engineering with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Peoria County--Peoria City PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bradley University
1,675 degrees awarded
Methodist College
232 degrees awarded
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
163 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bradley University with 1,675 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 777 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peoria City PUMA, IL, which is 0.576 times less than the 1,348 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,510 degrees mean that there were 7.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 197 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,287) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,082) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.515% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.479% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Peoria City PUMA, IL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (37.9k), Some college (34.4k), and Bachelors Degree (25.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Peoria City PUMA, IL was $133,000 in 2021, which is 0.543 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $130,700 to $133,000, a 1.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Peoria City PUMA, IL is 65.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Peoria City PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peoria City PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Peoria City PUMA, IL is $58,426. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Peoria City PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Housing

Property

$133,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,655

$49,470

Median Property Taxes

±$1,562

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Peoria City PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Peoria City PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.7%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.7% of the housing units in Peoria City PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Peoria City PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Peoria City PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Peoria City PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,426

Median Household Income

± $1,416

75.4k

Number of Households

± 2,021

In 2021, the median household income of the 75.4k households in Peoria City PUMA, IL grew to $58,426 from the previous year's value of $55,729.

The following chart displays the households in Peoria City PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.477

2021 Wage GINI in Peoria City PUMA, IL

0.48

2020 Wage GINI in Peoria City PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in Peoria City PUMA, IL was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Peoria City PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Peoria City PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Peoria City PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (7.88%)
Worked At Home (6.8%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Peoria City PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.88%) and those who worked at home (6.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peoria City PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Peoria City PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Peoria City PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Peoria City PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Peoria City PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peoria City PUMA, IL (27.7k out of 177k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Peoria City PUMA, IL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of Peoria City PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 19.1% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 0.868% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.63%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

19.1%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

0.868%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peoria City PUMA, IL grew by 7.81% from 6.15% to 6.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Peoria City PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.