The population of Peoria, IL was estimated to be 113,000 in 2022. The median age of the Peoria population is 35.4.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Peoria, IL is about 17% lower than the national average. The median household income in Peoria is $51,736.
Peoria, IL Education
High School Graduate: 28%
Some College: 24%
Associates Degree: 9%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 39%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 53%
High School Graduate: 66%
Some College: 80%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 85%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 23%
High School Graduate: 18%
Some College: 9%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Peoria, IL. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Peoria
Peoria Job Market
Peoria is a typical Midwestern city in central Illinois with a population of around 113,000. The city has a reputation as a test market for the prototypical Midwest American city and is the subject of several American sayings and proverbs. Top industries in Peoria include Manufacturing, Professional and Business Services, Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Peoria is diverse and growing but still mainly relies on the manufacturing and agricultural sector, with Caterpillar being the largest employer. People like working in Peoria because of its diversity and scenic waterfront. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are about the same in Peoria as they are in the rest of the US.