Peoria County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Peoria County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17143
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 143
Geography
- Land Area
- 618.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 630.25 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.785972
- Longitude
- -89.766993
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 172,182
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 131,077
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 163,323 | 94.9% |
| Hispanic | 8,862 | 5.1% |
| White | 120,103 | 69.8% |
| Black | 29,552 | 17.2% |
| Asian | 5,409 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 103 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,221 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 125,809 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 5,268 | 4.0% |
| White | 97,575 | 74.4% |
| Black | 22,987 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 4,099 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 647 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 552 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 179,645
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,320
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 27,344
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 120,891 | 67.3% |
| Black | 31,145 | 17.3% |
| Asian | 8,302 | 4.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 116,638
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 42,580 | 36.5% |
| Republican | 29,284 | 25.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 44,750 | 38.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 54,751 | 46.9% |
| Female | 61,773 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 82,422 | 70.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,755 | 3.2% |
| Black | 16,486 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 2,077 | 1.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 58,571
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 45,409 | 55.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,248 | 33.2% |
| Black | 4,855 | 29.4% |
| Asian | 799 | 38.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 27,673 | 50.5% |
| Female | 30,855 | 49.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 28,022 (23.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 42,162 (35.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 84,930
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,469
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,018
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.0%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 11.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.