West Peoria

County:: Peoria County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 2.106
State:: Illinois

West Peoria is a city located in Peoria County, Illinois. West Peoria has a 2025 population of 4,085. West Peoria is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,252 in 2020.

The average household income in West Peoria is $76,869 with a poverty rate of 8.48%. The median age in West Peoria is 45.2 years: 37 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Peoria includes 63.02% White, 20.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,676	63.02%
Black or African American	867	20.42%
Two or more races	538	12.67%
Other race	99	2.33%
Asian	66	1.55%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Peoria Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Peoria's average per capita income is $46,568. Household income levels show a median of $57,450. The poverty rate stands at 8.48%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$99,737	-
Families	$87,457	$98,718
Households	$57,450	$76,869
Non Families	$41,297	$48,340

$46,568

Average Income

$57,450

Median Household Income

8.48%

Poverty Rate