Demographics & People — East Peoria, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 22,485 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,900 |
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| Median Age | 42.6 |
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| Total Households | 9,894 |
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| Family Households | 5,867 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1163 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21,000 |
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| Black or African American | 330 |
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| Asian | 230 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 800 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,234 |
| German | 5,881 |
| Irish | 3,106 |
| Other groups | 2,799 |
| English | 2,537 |
| American | 1,774 |
| European | 797 |
| Italian | 661 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 639 |
| French (except Basque) | 606 |
Language
| English Only | 20,716 |
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| Spanish | 215 |
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| Population 5+ | 21,175 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,438 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,956 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Peoria, Illinois.
