Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Peoria, AZ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

194,338

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.8%127,818

Hispanic/Latino

19.7%38,240

Asian

5.6%10,890

Two or More

4.9%9,600

Black

3.1%5,958

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%1,069

Other

0.3%626

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%137

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%5,271

High School Diploma

18.5%25,407

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%11,678

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%21,102

Associate's Degree

10.8%14,833

Bachelor's Degree

21.6%29,595

Master's Degree

10.6%14,487

Professional Degree

2.1%2,852

Doctorate

1.3%1,799

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

35.5%

Graduate+

14%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$429,400

Median Renti

$1,743

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.5%55,218

Renter-Occupied

24.5%17,947

Total Units

78,592

Homeownership

75.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.2%3,415

$50K–$100K

1.8%983

$100K–$150K

1.5%825

$150K–$200K

2.5%1,387

$200K–$300K

13.1%7,236

$300K–$500K

39.9%22,024

$500K–$1M

30.9%17,064

$1M+

4.1%2,284

Rent Distribution

Under $500

334

$500–$750

374

$750–$1,000

471

$1,000–$1,250

2,131

$1,250–$1,500

2,388

$1,500–$2,000

6,163

$2,000+

5,533

Year Built

2020 or later

2%1,562

2010–2019

17.1%13,457

2000–2009

26.7%21,018

1990–1999

26.2%20,589

1980–1989

18.8%14,758

1970–1979

6.6%5,177

1960–1969

1.7%1,322

1950–1959

0.7%515

1940–1949

0.1%80

1939 or earlier

0.1%114

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.2%42,617

Utility Gas

38.4%28,114

Solar

1.3%926

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%804

No Fuel

0.7%535

Other

0.2%118

Wood

0.1%37

Fuel Oil

0%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,403

Mean Household Incomei

$119,995

Per Capita Incomei

$45,831

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

95,344

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%2,794

$10K–$15K

1.4%1,058

$15K–$20K

2.8%2,016

$20K–$25K

2.5%1,863

$25K–$30K

2.4%1,736

$30K–$35K

2.2%1,580

$35K–$40K

2.9%2,093

$40K–$45K

2.7%1,955

$45K–$50K

3.8%2,787

$50K–$60K

6.2%4,546

$60K–$75K

9.4%6,889

$75K–$100K

12.8%9,387

$100K–$125K

10.9%7,950

$125K–$150K

9.5%6,969

$150K–$200K

12.7%9,269

$200K+

14%10,273

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

514

Residentsi

1,116

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers292 homes97% occupied$513/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8213 homes86% occupied$346/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC9 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,403/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

82.5%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

13.6%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

3.9%

Who Receives This Housing

81.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60.4% of subsidized households are minority

22.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

22,00711.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

4,457

India

3,225

Philippines

1,473

Canada

1,044

China

542

United Kingdom

399

Korea

392

Germany

345

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

90,690

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

91,870

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12,595(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured