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South Pekin, IL


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South Pekin, Illinois

South Pekin, Illinois, in Tazewell county, is 14 miles S of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 133 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Peoria - Pekin metro area, the village is not an isolated village. South Pekin is home to some 1,162 residents.

The People and Families of South Pekin

In South Pekin, about 59% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that South Pekin tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Pekin had a median family income of $42,102.

South Pekin Housing

According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in South Pekin was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In South Pekin, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of South Pekin, IL

Comparing South 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men52
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity33
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone22
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