Pekin township is located in Tazewell County Illinois. Pekin township has a 2024 population of 26,892. Pekin township is currently declining at a rate of -0.26% annually and its population has decreased by -2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,491 in 2020.
The average household income in Pekin township is $72,869 with a poverty rate of 12.74%. The median age in Pekin township is 41.6 years: 38.1 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pekin township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,279 | 92.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,111 | 4.07% |
| Black or African American | 713 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.52% |
| Other race | 54 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,318 | 2.19 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 5,896 | 1.32 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Married | 4,215 | 2.98 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 1,487 | 3.06 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Male | 720 | 2.96 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,171 | 6.06% |
| Associates Degree | 2,024 | 10.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,442 | 12.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 981 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 7,545 | 39.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 655 | 3.39% |
| Some College | 4,500 | 23.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,101 | 16,427 | 3,151 |
| 2+ Races | 458 | 415 | 141 |
| Black | 377 | 274 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 375 | 341 | 124 |
| Asian | 108 | 106 | 48 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | 30 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,793 | $58,711 | $46,986 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,514 | $0 | $52,407 |
| High School Graduate | $41,330 | $48,844 | $30,988 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,725 | $24,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,971 | $49,830 | $36,862 |
| Some College | $45,226 | $56,323 | $39,813 |
$44,971
Average Earnings
$49,830
Average Male
$36,862
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.93% of Pekin township residents speak only English, while 2.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,488 | 2,835 | 11.58% |
| Black | 685 | 461 | 67.3% |
| Multiple | 1,090 | 59 | 5.41% |
| Asian | 142 | 52 | 36.62% |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 725 | 6 | 0.83% |
12.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.08%
Male Poverty Rate
14.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pekin township is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pekin township is Hispanic, with 0.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.71% |
| High School | 14.04% |
| Some College | 9.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 36.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.43% |
| Female Employed | 6.96% |
| Male Employed | 4.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,067 | $88,093 |
| Households | $57,633 | $72,869 |
| Married Families | $91,463 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,412 | $54,376 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,771
Number of Veterans
1,601
Male Veterans
170
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 516 |
| Second Gulf War | 456 |
| Vietnam | 398 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 829 |
| 55 to 64 | 358 |
| 65 to 74 | 300 |
| 75+ | 230 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,744 | 8.45% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 8.57% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 3.47% |
| Black | 6 | 1.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.87%
Born in Pekin township
98.79%
Native Born
1.21%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
98.79% of Pekin township residents were born in the United States, with 84.87% having been born in Illinois. 0.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,537 | -71 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 26,608 | -71 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 26,679 | -71 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 26,750 | -71 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 26,821 | -71 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 26,892 | -71 | -0.26% |
| 2023 | 26,963 | -71 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 27,034 | -260 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 27,294 | -197 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 27,491 | -741 | -2.62% |
| 2019 | 28,232 | -186 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 28,418 | -297 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 28,715 | -180 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 28,895 | -163 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 29,058 | -489 | -1.65% |
| 2014 | 29,547 | -249 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 29,796 | -47 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 29,843 | 24 | 0.08% |
| 2011 | 29,819 | 18 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 29,801 | 0 | 0% |