West Peoria is a city located in Peoria County Illinois. West Peoria has a 2024 population of 4,118. West Peoria is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -3.15% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Peoria was:
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% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,947 | 2.06 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 902 | 1.13 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Married | 596 | 2.82 | 95.3 | 4.7 |
| Male | 245 | 3.24 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 204 | 2.5 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
90.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 5.85% |
| Associates Degree | 388 | 11.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 386 | 11.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 248 | 7.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,014 | 30.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 0.64% |
| Some College | 1,034 | 31.5% |
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 | 2,303 | 2,246 | 506 |
| Black | 560 | 550 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 384 | 238 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 78 | 67 | 0 |
| Asian | 30 | 30 | 16 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $55,000 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,156 | $110,547 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,895 | $58,243 | $35,282 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,568 | $51,786 | $45,034 |
| Some College | $43,889 | $39,375 | $44,028 |
$46,568
Average Earnings
$51,786
Average Male
$45,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.53% of West Peoria residents speak only English, while 2.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,461 | 264 | 10.73% |
| Multiple | 538 | 60 | 11.15% |
| Asian | 66 | 11 | 16.67% |
| Black | 844 | 5 | 0.59% |
8.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.52%
Male Poverty Rate
6.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Peoria is Asian, with 16.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Peoria is Black, with 0.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.1% |
| Some College | 7.91% |
| High School | 7.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.47% |
| Female Employed | 4.31% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,457 | $98,718 |
| Households | $57,450 | $76,869 |
| Married Families | $99,737 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,297 | $48,340 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
205
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| World War II | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 6.87% |
| Black | 41 | 6.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
80.85%
Born in West Peoria
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
98.63% of West Peoria residents were born in the United States, with 80.85% having been born in Illinois. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,951 | -34 | -0.85% |
| 2028 | 3,985 | -33 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 4,018 | -34 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 4,052 | -33 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 4,085 | -33 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 4,118 | -34 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 4,152 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 4,166 | -44 | -1.05% |
| 2021 | 4,210 | -42 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 4,252 | -213 | -4.77% |
| 2019 | 4,465 | -44 | -0.98% |
| 2018 | 4,509 | -50 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 4,559 | -66 | -1.43% |
| 2016 | 4,625 | -41 | -0.88% |
| 2015 | 4,666 | -35 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 4,701 | -42 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 4,743 | 32 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 4,711 | 13 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 4,698 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 4,691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,762 | 811 | 20.53% |