Demographics in Pekin, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Pekin?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

31,812

Male

16,253

51.1%

Female

15,559

48.9%

Median Age

41.3

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

91.5%

Black

3.7%

Hispanic

2.8%

Asian

0.6%

Two or More

3.5%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.6%

High School or Higher

40.7%

Foreign Born

1.3%

Veterans

6.1%

Married

33.9%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Pekin, IL has a population of 31,812 with a median age of 41.3. The racial makeup is 91.5% White, 2.8% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.3%.