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East Peoria, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

22,324population

42.6median age

This community is a community of 22,324 with a median age of 42.6. The population is predominantly White (91%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (3.8%). Median household income is $71,833. 93.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 75.7%, with a median home value of $163,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%20,322

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%845

Two or More

2.6%584

Black

1.3%287

Asian

1.2%257

Other

0.1%27

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%698

High School Diploma

25.7%4,221

Some College (<1 yr)

10%1,639

Some College (1+ yr)

17.2%2,823

Associate's Degree

11.3%1,862

Bachelor's Degree

16.6%2,733

Master's Degree

6.3%1,042

Professional Degree

1.6%263

Doctorate

0.6%106

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

25.2%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

$163,500median home value

$886median rent

75.7%homeownership

10,915total units

8.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 75.7%

Renter 24.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%290

$50K–$100K

13.7%1,035

$100K–$150K

23.3%1,757

$150K–$200K

29.2%2,207

$200K–$300K

18.7%1,413

$300K–$500K

9.6%726

$500K–$1M

1.3%99

$1M+

0.4%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

261

$500–$750

575

$750–$1,000

712

$1,000–$1,250

485

$1,250–$1,500

209

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%75

2010–2019

3.4%366

2000–2009

9.5%1,032

1990–1999

10.8%1,179

1980–1989

5.4%594

1970–1979

17.7%1,935

1960–1969

13.4%1,462

1950–1959

15.9%1,734

1940–1949

10.6%1,154

1939 or earlier

12.7%1,384

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.3%7,714

Electricity

20.7%2,060

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%108

No Fuel

0.5%53

Other

0.3%26

Solar

0.1%14

Household Economyi

$71,833median household income

$40,268per capita income

11.5%poverty rate

3.3%unemployment

12,114labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%601

$10K–$15K

5.9%589

$15K–$20K

1.5%147

$20K–$25K

4.4%440

$25K–$30K

3.8%380

$30K–$35K

3%303

$35K–$40K

4.5%445

$40K–$45K

3.3%329

$45K–$50K

5.3%527

$50K–$60K

6.5%647

$60K–$75K

7.1%713

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,428

$100K–$125K

11.7%1,168

$125K–$150K

4.9%493

$150K–$200K

11.4%1,135

$200K+

6.3%630

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

525

Residentsi

693

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers109 homes83% occupied$411/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8281 homes98% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC22 homes80% occupied$395/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,833/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

73.1%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

19.8%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

7.1%

Who Receives This Housing

74.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.8% of subsidized households are minority

22.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% 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

3611.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Korea

Germany

Mexico

India

Poland

Canada

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,295

Avg. Commutei

20.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,665

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,200(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured