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Pekin, IL

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

31,781population

41.9median age

This community is a community of 31,781 with a median age of 41.9. The population is predominantly White (88.8%) with a significant Two or More community (3.5%). Median household income is $60,790. 91% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 68.4%, with a median home value of $120,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%28,225

Two or More

3.5%1,128

Black

3.5%1,106

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%983

Asian

0.7%212

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%106

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%1,854

High School Diploma

29.9%6,828

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%1,956

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%3,465

Associate's Degree

11.3%2,572

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%2,780

Master's Degree

4.9%1,125

Professional Degree

0.2%38

Doctorate

0.6%148

HS or Higher

91%

BA or Higher

17.9%

Graduate+

5.7%

Housingi

$120,700median home value

$819median rent

68.4%homeownership

14,536total units

7.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 68.4%

Renter 31.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%356

$50K–$100K

30.4%2,803

$100K–$150K

30.3%2,793

$150K–$200K

17.7%1,637

$200K–$300K

12.6%1,164

$300K–$500K

4.4%407

$500K–$1M

0.6%54

$1M+

0.2%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

716

$500–$750

837

$750–$1,000

1,349

$1,000–$1,250

620

$1,250–$1,500

338

$1,500–$2,000

173

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%52

2010–2019

1.7%250

2000–2009

5.2%762

1990–1999

3.3%474

1980–1989

5.6%820

1970–1979

21.2%3,086

1960–1969

14.1%2,049

1950–1959

20.1%2,929

1940–1949

7.7%1,119

1939 or earlier

20.6%2,995

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.1%10,545

Electricity

21.5%2,899

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%45

No Fuel

0.1%14

Household Economyi

$60,790median household income

$34,700per capita income

12%poverty rate

6.1%unemployment

15,519labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%594

$10K–$15K

3.2%431

$15K–$20K

5.3%709

$20K–$25K

3.9%520

$25K–$30K

4.4%598

$30K–$35K

4.2%567

$35K–$40K

4.9%668

$40K–$45K

2.9%392

$45K–$50K

7.2%972

$50K–$60K

8.9%1,200

$60K–$75K

11.2%1,518

$75K–$100K

12.2%1,644

$100K–$125K

8.8%1,185

$125K–$150K

6.5%873

$150K–$200K

8.1%1,093

$200K+

4%539

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

933

Residentsi

1,410

Avg. Tenant Renti

$383/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

31 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing196 homes94% occupied$360/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 8736 homes95% occupied$389/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,790/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

70.5%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

24.9%

Low income$30K–$49K/yr

4.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.2% of subsidized households are minority

22.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46.7% 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

5061.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

132

Philippines

108

India

Germany

Korea

China

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,390

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,506

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,030(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured