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Pekin, IL


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Pekin, Illinois

Pekin, Illinois is 9 miles S of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 136 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Tazewell county. The city is part of the Peoria - Pekin metro area. The population of Pekin is 33,857.

The People and Families of Pekin

In Pekin, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pekin had a median family income of $46,346.

Political Inclinations

Among Pekin political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Pekin Housing

Of the housing in Pekin, approximately 67% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Pekin, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Pekin Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Pekin Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Pekin, IL

Comparing Pekin 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
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population75
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women46
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes75
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built35

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