Peoria, IL Demographics

A map of Peoria's Population by Race

Peoria, Illinois had a population of 113,150 in 2020. It was 53.3% White, 27.6% Black, 6.3% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Peoria, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Peoria is the 8th 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).

Peoria's White Population

60,364 residents of Peoria identify as White, or 53.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Peoria roughly similar to the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Peoria is ranked #1337 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Peoria is less White than neighboring Peoria Heights (80.2% White), West Peoria (69.6% White), Mossville (82.8% White), Bellevue (85.1% White), and Norwood (87.4% White).

Peoria's Black Population

31,213 residents of Peoria identify as Black, or 27.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peoria larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Peoria is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Peoria is more Black than neighboring Peoria Heights (8.1% Black), West Peoria (19.3% Black), Mossville (1.9% Black), Bellevue (4.4% Black), and Norwood (1.1% Black).

Peoria's Asian Population

7,184 residents of Peoria identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peoria roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Peoria is ranked #91 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Peoria is more Asian than neighboring Peoria Heights (1% Asian), West Peoria (0.9% Asian), Mossville (3% Asian), Bellevue (0.3% Asian), and Norwood (0.5% Asian).

Peoria's Hispanic Population

7,899 residents of Peoria identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peoria slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Peoria is ranked #381 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Peoria is more Hispanic than neighboring Peoria Heights (4.4% Hispanic), West Peoria (3.7% Hispanic), Mossville (4.9% Hispanic), Bellevue (4.6% Hispanic), and Norwood (2.5% Hispanic).

Peoria's Native American/Other Population

857 residents of Peoria identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Peoria 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, Peoria is ranked #186 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Peoria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peoria Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), West Peoria (0.6% Native American/Other), Bellevue (0.5% Native American/Other), and Norwood (0.2% Native American/Other). Peoria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mossville (1.5% Native American/Other).

Peoria's Multiracial Population

5,633 residents of Peoria identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peoria roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Peoria is ranked #253 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Peoria is less Multiracial than neighboring Peoria Heights (5.8% Multiracial), West Peoria (5.9% Multiracial), Mossville (6% Multiracial), Bellevue (5.1% Multiracial), and Norwood (8.2% Multiracial).

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