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East Peoria, IL


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East Peoria, Illinois

East Peoria, Illinois, in Tazewell county, is 2 miles S of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 130 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Peoria - Pekin metro area, the city is not an isolated city. East Peoria is home to some 22,638 residents.

The People and Families of East Peoria

In East Peoria, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Peoria had a median family income of $51,836.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($4,845) among 2004 Presidential candidates in East Peoria. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

East Peoria Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in East Peoria was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In East Peoria, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

East Peoria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%East Peoria Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of East Peoria, IL

Comparing East Peoria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35

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