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 Heights, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,825

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.2%4,903

Black

6.3%368

Two or More

3.2%186

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%156

Asian

1.9%109

Other

1.7%98

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%235

High School Diploma

25.5%1,080

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%234

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%647

Associate's Degree

13.9%590

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%688

Master's Degree

7.9%336

Professional Degree

1.7%72

Doctorate

3.3%142

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

29.2%

Graduate+

13%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$117,700

Median Renti

$913

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.4%1,925

Renter-Occupied

33.6%973

Total Units

3,181

Homeownership

66.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%23

$50K–$100K

37.1%714

$100K–$150K

30.8%592

$150K–$200K

17%328

$200K–$300K

4.2%80

$300K–$500K

5.4%103

$500K–$1M

3.9%76

$1M+

0.5%9

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

262

$750–$1,000

399

$1,000–$1,250

152

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2%63

2000–2009

1.6%51

1990–1999

1.1%34

1980–1989

5.9%187

1970–1979

22.9%730

1960–1969

10.1%321

1950–1959

24.8%789

1940–1949

12.8%408

1939 or earlier

18.8%598

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.6%2,103

Electricity

26.3%763

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%12

Solar

0.4%11

No Fuel

0.3%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,099

Mean Household Incomei

$85,028

Per Capita Incomei

$43,036

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

3,334

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.1%177

$10K–$15K

1.8%52

$15K–$20K

3.1%91

$20K–$25K

2.1%62

$25K–$30K

4.5%130

$30K–$35K

2.5%73

$35K–$40K

5.7%164

$40K–$45K

7.3%211

$45K–$50K

5%144

$50K–$60K

11.8%342

$60K–$75K

13.5%392

$75K–$100K

10.5%305

$100K–$125K

6.9%200

$125K–$150K

7%203

$150K–$200K

6.5%187

$200K+

5.7%165

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

177

Residentsi

205

Avg. Tenant Renti

$430/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers48 homes77% occupied$571/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8128 homes94% occupied$377/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,099/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

75.7%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

22.1%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

1.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

61.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29.1% of subsidized households are minority

57.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.5% 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

2534.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

India

Korea

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,098

Avg. Commutei

16.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,188

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

332(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured