Peoria Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Peoria County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,834
Population
2,343/sq mi density
$62,083
Median Income
$43,112 per capita
$118,000
Home Value
$125,205 Zillow
$921
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
807
Violent Crime/100K
2,667 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,000 home value, $921/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
807 violent crimes/100K (112% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,834
Census 2023
Population Density
2,343
per square mile
Land Area
2.9
square miles (7.5 km²)
Median Age
39.6 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.7%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.3%
Spanish
5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.2%
Veterans
8.1%
35% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.2%
2% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.9%
31% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.492
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,834 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,343 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.3% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.2% |
| Veterans | 8.1% |
| Disability | 13.2% |
| Health Insurance | 94.1% |
| Uninsured | 5.9% |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.492 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |