Pekin, IL Demographics

A map of Pekin's Population by Race

Pekin, Illinois had a population of 31,731 in 2020. It was 90.3% White, 2.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pekin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Pekin is the 60th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Pekin's White Population

28,640 residents of Pekin identify as White, or 90.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Pekin considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Pekin is ranked #754 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pekin is more White than neighboring Creve Coeur (89.2% White), and Bartonville (89.3% White). Pekin is less White than neighboring North Pekin (92.6% White), and South Pekin (94.1% White).

Pekin's Black Population

721 residents of Pekin identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pekin slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Pekin is ranked #338 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pekin is more Black than neighboring North Pekin (0.5% Black), Marquette Heights (0.4% Black), South Pekin (0.8% Black), Creve Coeur (1.3% Black), and Bartonville (1.6% Black).

Pekin's Asian Population

222 residents of Pekin identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pekin slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Pekin is ranked #471 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pekin is more Asian than neighboring Marquette Heights (0.5% Asian), South Pekin (0.4% Asian), Creve Coeur (0.3% Asian), and Bartonville (0.4% Asian). Pekin is less Asian than neighboring North Pekin (0.9% Asian).

Pekin's Hispanic Population

755 residents of Pekin identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pekin less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Pekin is ranked #850 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pekin is more Hispanic than neighboring North Pekin (2% Hispanic), Marquette Heights (2.3% Hispanic), and South Pekin (1.3% Hispanic). Pekin is less Hispanic than neighboring Creve Coeur (3.6% Hispanic), and Bartonville (3.1% Hispanic).

Pekin's Native American/Other Population

190 residents of Pekin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pekin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Pekin is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pekin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marquette Heights (0.5% Native American/Other), and Creve Coeur (0.4% Native American/Other). Pekin is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Pekin (0.7% Native American/Other).

Pekin's Multiracial Population

1,203 residents of Pekin identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pekin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Pekin is ranked #577 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pekin is more Multiracial than neighboring North Pekin (3.4% Multiracial), and South Pekin (2.7% Multiracial). Pekin is less Multiracial than neighboring Marquette Heights (6.1% Multiracial), Creve Coeur (5.1% Multiracial), and Bartonville (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.