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By the numbers

Peoria at a glance.

2020–2024 Census estimates
Population
112,169
Residents± 332 margin of error
Median household income
$59,410
Annual · 2024 dollars± $2,144 margin of error
Median home value
$156,200
Owner-occupied homes± $4,195 margin of error
Median monthly rent
$1,005
Gross rent · includes utilities± $36 margin of error
Households
49,037
Occupied housing units± 682 margin of error
Homeownership
57.5%
Share of occupied homesCalculated from Census estimates

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Census area: Peoria city, Illinois.

Figures describe a five-year period. Home value is owner-reported value, not a current sale price. Margins of error use a 90% confidence level. Figures refresh automatically when a new release is available.

Sources and definitions

Population: B01003. Household income: B19013. Owner-occupied home value: B25077. Gross monthly rent: B25064. Households and homeownership: B25003. Homeownership equals owner-occupied units divided by all occupied units; this calculated percentage has sampling uncertainty.

Data verified September 27, 2026. View this city’s household income table ↗

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