Peoria, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Peoria, Illinois is 112,126 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $58,716, the median home value is $149,500, and the median age is 35.8.
The population has declined 2.9% since 2010 (114,980 → 111,696).
112,126
Population
2330
People / sq mi
$58,716
Median Income
$149,500
Median Home Value
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Peoria covers 48.1 sq mi of land at 2330 people per square mile.
About Peoria, IL
Housing cost is the defining feature of Peoria: the median home is valued at $149,500. Peoria is a city in Illinois with a population of 112,126. It is the #8-largest of all cities in Illinois nationally.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $58,716, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.6% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $149,500, with typical rent around $951.
Roughly 38.0% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 10.5% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
Peoria city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Peoria city had a population of 114,980 in 2010 and 111,696 in 2024, a -2.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 116,646 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.20%.
111,696
Population (2024)
114,980
Population (2010)
116,646
Peak (2013)
-0.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 114,980 |
| 2011 | 115,426 |
| 2012 | 115,798 |
| 2013 | 116,646 |
| 2014 | 115,955 |
| 2015 | 115,183 |
| 2016 | 114,227 |
| 2017 | 112,618 |
| 2018 | 111,449 |
| 2019 | 110,417 |
| 2020 | 112,942 |
| 2021 | 111,893 |
| 2022 | 111,066 |
| 2023 | 111,195 |
| 2024 | 111,696 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.9% |
| Black or African American | 25.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,716
Median Household Income
$38,791
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$149,500
Median Home Value
$951
Median Rent
58.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.1%
High School+
38.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
75.9%
Public Transit
10.5%
Work From Home
17.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.1%
Foreign Born
87.4%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
14.6%
With Disability
93.2%
Health Insurance
93.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.2% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peoria, Illinois has a population of 112,126 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Peoria, Illinois is $58,716, with 13.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Peoria, Illinois is $149,500, with median monthly rent at $951 and a homeownership rate of 58.2%.
The median age in Peoria, Illinois is 35.8 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The population has declined 2.9% since 2010 (114,980 → 111,696).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.