Pekin, IL
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32,075
TOTAL POPULATION
15,882
MALE POPULATION
16,193
FEMALE POPULATION
98.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.96
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,108
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,726
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,507
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,393
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
15,342
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Pekin Zip Codes
Pekin Area Codes
Race in Pekin
The most populous races in Pekin are White / Caucasian (29,626 | 92.4%), Two or more Races (1,145 | 3.6%), and Black / African American (907 | 2.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 171 | 0.5% |
Black / African American | 907 | 2.8% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 53 | 0.2% |
Hispanic or Latino | 845 | 2.6% |
Native / Alaskan | 102 | 0.3% |
White / Caucasian | 29,626 | 92.4% |
Two or more Races | 1,145 | 3.6% |
Some other Race | 71 | 0.2% |
Total | 32,075 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Pekin
The most populous ancestries reported in Pekin are German (7,204 | 22.5%), Irish (3,517 | 11.0%), English (3,399 | 10.6%), American (1,798 | 5.6%), and European (1,559 | 4.9%), together accounting for 54.5% of all Pekin residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 51 | 0.2% |
Albanian | 82 | 0.3% |
American | 1,798 | 5.6% |
Arab | 25 | 0.1% |
Austrian | 44 | 0.1% |
Belgian | 85 | 0.3% |
Bhutanese | 147 | 0.5% |
Blackfeet | 13 | 0.0% |
British | 240 | 0.7% |
Bulgarian | 6 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 22 | 0.1% |
Canadian | 5 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 48 | 0.2% |
Colombian | 43 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 10 | 0.0% |
Czech | 86 | 0.3% |
Czechoslovakian | 66 | 0.2% |
Danish | 91 | 0.3% |
Dutch | 463 | 1.4% |
Eastern European | 10 | 0.0% |
English | 3,399 | 10.6% |
European | 1,559 | 4.9% |
Fijian | 25 | 0.1% |
Finnish | 4 | 0.0% |
French | 1,165 | 3.6% |
French Canadian | 97 | 0.3% |
German | 7,204 | 22.5% |
Greek | 119 | 0.4% |
Hungarian | 51 | 0.2% |
Irish | 3,517 | 11.0% |
Italian | 1,507 | 4.7% |
Kenyan | 19 | 0.1% |
Korean | 117 | 0.4% |
Lebanese | 25 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 654 | 2.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 24 | 0.1% |
Navajo | 23 | 0.1% |
Northern European | 25 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 230 | 0.7% |
Pakistani | 14 | 0.0% |
Peruvian | 6 | 0.0% |
Polish | 541 | 1.7% |
Portuguese | 186 | 0.6% |
Puerto Rican | 31 | 0.1% |
Puget Sound Salish | 15 | 0.1% |
Romanian | 38 | 0.1% |
Russian | 56 | 0.2% |
Samoan | 28 | 0.1% |
Scandinavian | 27 | 0.1% |
Scotch-Irish | 224 | 0.7% |
Scottish | 669 | 2.1% |
Sioux | 10 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 119 | 0.4% |
Slovene | 31 | 0.1% |
South American | 49 | 0.2% |
Spaniard | 26 | 0.1% |
Subsaharan African | 86 | 0.3% |
Swedish | 278 | 0.9% |
Swiss | 170 | 0.5% |
Thai | 38 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 78 | 0.2% |
Welsh | 106 | 0.3% |
Yugoslavian | 5 | 0.0% | View All 63 Rows |
Immigrants in Pekin
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Pekin came from Latin America (171 | 0.5%), Europe (150 | 0.5%), Asia (141 | 0.4%), Eastern Europe (125 | 0.4%), and Central America (122 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.2% of all Pekin residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 19 | 0.1% |
Albania | 82 | 0.3% |
Asia | 141 | 0.4% |
Canada | 22 | 0.1% |
Central America | 122 | 0.4% |
Colombia | 43 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 19 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 17 | 0.1% |
Eastern Europe | 125 | 0.4% |
England | 6 | 0.0% |
Europe | 150 | 0.5% |
France | 8 | 0.0% |
Germany | 11 | 0.0% |
Hungary | 5 | 0.0% |
India | 38 | 0.1% |
Japan | 17 | 0.1% |
Kenya | 19 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 171 | 0.5% |
Mexico | 122 | 0.4% |
Northern Europe | 6 | 0.0% |
Oceania | 31 | 0.1% |
Peru | 6 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 86 | 0.3% |
Poland | 2 | 0.0% |
Romania | 5 | 0.0% |
Russia | 10 | 0.0% |
South America | 49 | 0.2% |
South Central Asia | 38 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 86 | 0.3% |
Ukraine | 21 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 19 | 0.1% | View All 31 Rows |
Sex and Age in Pekin
Sex and Age in Pekin
The most populous age groups in Pekin are 30 to 34 Years (1,209 | 7.6%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,342 | 8.3%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 1,036 (6.5%) | 773 (4.8%) |
5 to 9 Years | 953 (6.0%) | 909 (5.6%) |
10 to 14 Years | 1,039 (6.5%) | 784 (4.8%) |
15 to 19 Years | 1,067 (6.7%) | 783 (4.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 951 (6.0%) | 962 (5.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 1,081 (6.8%) | 1,201 (7.4%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1,209 (7.6%) | 920 (5.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 990 (6.2%) | 964 (5.9%) |
40 to 44 Years | 1,164 (7.3%) | 724 (4.5%) |
45 to 49 Years | 977 (6.1%) | 1,003 (6.2%) |
50 to 54 Years | 991 (6.2%) | 904 (5.6%) |
55 to 59 Years | 985 (6.2%) | 1,135 (7.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 1,137 (7.2%) | 1,342 (8.3%) |
65 to 69 Years | 998 (6.3%) | 1,058 (6.5%) |
70 to 74 Years | 608 (3.8%) | 1,023 (6.3%) |
75 to 79 Years | 320 (2.0%) | 623 (3.8%) |
80 to 84 Years | 143 (0.9%) | 394 (2.4%) |
85 Years and over | 233 (1.5%) | 691 (4.3%) |
Total | 15,882 (100.0%) | 16,193 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Pekin
Median Family Size in Pekin
The median family size in Pekin is 3.00 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,902 | 67.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (654 | 9.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.61 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 4,902 (67.6%) | 3.13 |
Single Male/Father | 654 (9.0%) | 2.61 |
Single Female/Mother | 1,695 (23.4%) | 2.77 |
Total Families | 7,251 (100.0%) | 3.00 |
Median Household Size in Pekin
The median household size in Pekin is 2.24 persons per household, with married-couple households (4,902 | 36.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.16 persons per household. non-family households (6,324 | 46.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 4,902 (36.1%) | 3.16 |
Single Male/Father | 654 (4.8%) | 2.90 |
Single Female/Mother | 1,695 (12.5%) | 2.97 |
Non-family | 6,324 (46.6%) | 1.27 |
Total Households | 13,575 (100.0%) | 2.24 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Pekin
Out of a total of 13,575 households in Pekin, 7,251 (53.4%) are family households, while 6,324 (46.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,553, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,225.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 5,225 (38.5%) |
2-Person Households | 3,553 (26.2%) | 779 (5.7%) |
3-Person Households | 1,650 (12.1%) | 202 (1.5%) |
4-Person Households | 1,243 (9.2%) | 50 (0.4%) |
5-Person Households | 398 (2.9%) | 62 (0.5%) |
6-Person Households | 283 (2.1%) | 6 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 124 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,251 (53.4%) | 6,324 (46.6%) |
Female Fertility in Pekin
Fertility by Age in Pekin
Average fertility rate in Pekin is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 126.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 86.4% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 389 (86.4%) | 126.0 |
35 to 50 years | 61 (13.6%) | 21.0 |
Total | 450 (100.0%) | 67.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Pekin
47.3% of women with births (450) in Pekin are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 56.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 26.2% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 168 (43.2%) | 221 (56.8%) |
35 to 50 years | 45 (73.8%) | 16 (26.2%) |
Total | 213 (47.3%) | 237 (52.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Pekin
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 94 (20.9%) | 78.0 |
High School Diploma | 164 (36.4%) | 79.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 133 (29.6%) | 60.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 59 (13.1%) | 63.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 450 (100.0%) | 67.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Pekin
52.7% of women with births in Pekin are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 59.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 90.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 9 (9.6%) | 85 (90.4%) |
High School Diploma | 95 (57.9%) | 69 (42.1%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 74 (55.6%) | 59 (44.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 35 (59.3%) | 24 (40.7%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 213 (47.3%) | 237 (52.7%) |
Income in Pekin
Income Overview in Pekin
Per Capita Income in Pekin is $31,108, while median incomes of families and households are $71,726 and $52,507 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 32,075 | $31,108 |
Median Family Income | 7,251 | $71,726 |
Mean Family Income | 7,251 | $87,328 |
Median Household Income | 13,575 | $52,507 |
Mean Household Income | 13,575 | $70,111 |
Income Deficit | 7,251 | $11,393 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 32,075 | 35.33% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 32,075 | 64.67¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 32,075 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Pekin
Average Earnings in Pekin are $37,434, $46,055 for men and $29,784 for women, a difference of 35.3%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 8,287 (51.0%) | $46,055 |
Female | 7,965 (49.0%) | $29,784 |
Total | 16,252 (100.0%) | $37,434 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Pekin
The most common earnings brackets in Pekin are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (1,042 | 12.6%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (579 | 7.3%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 402 (4.9%) | 575 (7.2%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 170 (2.1%) | 231 (2.9%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 206 (2.5%) | 383 (4.8%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 164 (2.0%) | 143 (1.8%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 259 (3.1%) | 386 (4.9%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 202 (2.4%) | 332 (4.2%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 251 (3.0%) | 398 (5.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 186 (2.2%) | 257 (3.2%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 151 (1.8%) | 361 (4.5%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 186 (2.2%) | 432 (5.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 602 (7.3%) | 509 (6.4%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 429 (5.2%) | 579 (7.3%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 280 (3.4%) | 558 (7.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 331 (4.0%) | 506 (6.4%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 877 (10.6%) | 543 (6.8%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 512 (6.2%) | 351 (4.4%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 748 (9.0%) | 472 (5.9%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 479 (5.8%) | 177 (2.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,042 (12.6%) | 483 (6.1%) |
$100,000+ | 810 (9.8%) | 289 (3.6%) |
Total | 8,287 (100.0%) | 7,965 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Pekin
Average earnings in Pekin are $48,529 for men and $33,422 for women, a difference of 31.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,777, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,917. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,133, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $11,025.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $32,917 | $11,025 |
High School Diploma | $46,487 | $29,885 |
College or Associate's Degree | $54,761 | $33,507 |
Bachelor's Degree | $60,777 | $45,745 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $48,529 | $33,422 |
Family Income in Pekin
Family Income Brackets in Pekin
According to the Pekin family income data, there are 1,530 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 239 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 239 | 3.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 297 | 4.1% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 442 | 6.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 428 | 5.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 885 | 12.2% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,530 | 21.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,131 | 15.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,247 | 17.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 711 | 9.8% |
$200,000+ | 348 | 4.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Pekin
5-person families (387 | 5.3%) account for the highest median family income in Pekin with $86,473 per family, while 2-person families (3,832 | 52.8%) have the highest median income of $32,786 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 3,832 (52.8%) | $65,573 |
3-Person Families | 1,538 (21.2%) | $77,885 |
4-Person Families | 1,112 (15.3%) | $74,574 |
5-Person Families | 387 (5.3%) | $86,473 |
6-Person Families | 362 (5.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 20 (0.3%) | $0 |
Total | 7,251 (100.0%) | $71,726 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Pekin
The median family income in Pekin is $71,726, with families comprising 3+ earners (784) having the highest median family income of $137,500, while families with no earners (1,361) have the lowest median family income of $50,917, accounting for 10.8% and 18.8% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 1,361 (18.8%) | $50,917 |
1 Earner | 2,586 (35.7%) | $51,850 |
2 Earners | 2,520 (34.7%) | $92,765 |
3+ Earners | 784 (10.8%) | $137,500 |
Total | 7,251 (100.0%) | $71,726 |
Household Income in Pekin
Household Income Brackets in Pekin
With 2,403 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Pekin, accounting for 17.7% of all households. In contrast, only 380 households (2.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 665 | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 652 | 4.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,480 | 10.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,330 | 9.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 2,403 | 17.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,308 | 17.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,724 | 12.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,846 | 13.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 814 | 6.0% |
$200,000+ | 380 | 2.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Pekin
The median household income in Pekin is $52,507, with the highest median household income of $58,011 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,026 households (37.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,082, with 4,034 households (29.7%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 539 (4.0%) | $56,369 |
25 to 44 Years | 3,976 (29.3%) | $51,364 |
45 to 64 Years | 5,026 (37.0%) | $58,011 |
65+ Years | 4,034 (29.7%) | $49,082 |
Total | 13,575 (100.0%) | $52,507 |
Poverty in Pekin
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Pekin
With 13.2% poverty level for males and 16.3% for females among the residents of Pekin, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 305 males (29.6%) and 83 females (46.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 305 (29.6%) | 212 (27.4%) |
5 Years | 42 (25.2%) | 83 (46.6%) |
6 to 11 Years | 180 (16.0%) | 121 (12.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 86 (14.2%) | 105 (21.9%) |
15 Years | 52 (28.6%) | 8 (3.7%) |
16 and 17 Years | 32 (7.0%) | 30 (13.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 246 (18.4%) | 259 (20.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 166 (8.3%) | 464 (22.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 208 (11.7%) | 272 (17.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 127 (7.3%) | 229 (12.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 326 (16.0%) | 573 (23.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 112 (7.2%) | 157 (7.7%) |
75 Years and over | 60 (9.1%) | 49 (3.1%) |
Total | 1,942 (13.2%) | 2,562 (16.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Pekin
According to the poverty statistics in Pekin, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.0% of males and 96.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 725 (70.4%) | 561 (72.6%) |
5 Years | 125 (74.9%) | 95 (53.4%) |
6 to 11 Years | 946 (84.0%) | 860 (87.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 519 (85.8%) | 375 (78.1%) |
15 Years | 130 (71.4%) | 210 (96.3%) |
16 and 17 Years | 427 (93.0%) | 195 (86.7%) |
18 to 24 Years | 1,087 (81.6%) | 1,034 (80.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,837 (91.7%) | 1,601 (77.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,562 (88.2%) | 1,326 (83.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,620 (92.7%) | 1,640 (87.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,712 (84.0%) | 1,872 (76.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,436 (92.8%) | 1,880 (92.3%) |
75 Years and over | 598 (90.9%) | 1,526 (96.9%) |
Total | 12,724 (86.8%) | 13,175 (83.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Pekin
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Pekin show that 4.6% or 227 of the total 4,902 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.7%, comprising of 101 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 2,901 (96.5%) | 104 (3.5%) |
1 or 2 Children | 1,407 (93.3%) | 101 (6.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 364 (94.3%) | 22 (5.7%) |
5 or more Children | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,675 (95.4%) | 227 (4.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Pekin
According to the poverty data in Pekin, 15.1% or 99 single-father households and 30.3% or 514 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 households (32.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 154 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 106 (15.9%) |
1 or 2 Children | 96 (32.7%) | 248 (32.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 3 (7.5%) | 6 (5.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 154 (100.0%) |
Total | 99 (15.1%) | 514 (30.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Pekin
The poverty data for Pekin shows that 227 of the married-couple family households (4.6%) and 613 of the single-parent households (26.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 101 households (6.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 154 household (77.8%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 104 (3.5%) | 106 (11.2%) |
1 or 2 Children | 101 (6.7%) | 344 (32.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 22 (5.7%) | 9 (5.6%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 154 (77.8%) |
Total | 227 (4.6%) | 613 (26.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Pekin
Employment by Class of Employer in Pekin
Among the 14,079 employed individuals in Pekin, private company employees (9,980 | 70.9%), not-for-profit organizations (1,443 | 10.2%), and local government employees (858 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 9,980 | 70.9% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 193 | 1.4% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 745 | 5.3% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,443 | 10.2% |
Local Government Employees | 858 | 6.1% |
State Government Employees | 384 | 2.7% |
Federal Government Employees | 435 | 3.1% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 41 | 0.3% |
Total | 14,079 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Pekin
According to the labor force statistics for Pekin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (26,181), 58.6% or 15,342 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 1,013 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.6% or 1,953 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.3% or 171 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 767 (52.9%) | 171 (22.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 1,471 (76.9%) | 152 (10.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 1,953 (85.6%) | 209 (10.7%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1,703 (80.0%) | 92 (5.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,878 (74.9%) | 150 (5.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,104 (80.1%) | 137 (4.4%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,429 (67.4%) | 77 (5.4%) |
60 to 64 Years | 1,190 (48.0%) | 4 (0.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 726 (19.7%) | 9 (1.2%) |
75 Years and over | 113 (4.7%) | 16 (14.2%) |
Total | 15,342 (58.6%) | 1,013 (6.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Pekin
According to labor force statistics for Pekin, 73.3% of individuals (12,261) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (16,727) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 662 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.0% or 2,629 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.9% or 168 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 703 (44.4%) | 378 (23.9%) |
High School Diploma | 4,179 (68.6%) | 250 (4.1%) |
College / Associate Degree | 4,745 (77.4%) | 362 (5.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,629 (90.0%) | 53 (1.8%) |
Total | 12,261 (73.3%) | 903 (5.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Pekin
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pekin are Community & Social Service (1,151 | 8.1%), Management (980 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (915 | 6.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (723 | 5.1%), and Business & Financial (617 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Pekin, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (95.8%), Computers & Mathematics (92.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (90.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (87.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.9%), and Health Technologists (75.4%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 485 (49.5%) | 495 (50.5%) |
Business & Financial | 303 (49.1%) | 314 (50.9%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 655 (90.6%) | 68 (9.4%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 287 (92.0%) | 25 (8.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 316 (95.8%) | 14 (4.2%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 52 (64.2%) | 29 (35.8%) |
Community & Social Service | 324 (28.1%) | 827 (71.9%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 130 (58.6%) | 92 (41.4%) |
Legal Services & Support | 29 (25.9%) | 83 (74.1%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 73 (12.2%) | 527 (87.8%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 92 (42.4%) | 125 (57.6%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 184 (20.1%) | 731 (79.9%) |
Health Technologists | 128 (24.6%) | 392 (75.4%) |
Total (Category) | 1,951 (44.5%) | 2,435 (55.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,203 (50.5%) | 7,053 (49.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Pekin are Food Preparation & Serving (892 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (643 | 4.5%), Personal Care & Service (597 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (421 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (143 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Pekin, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.1%), Security & Protection (76.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (93.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (46.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 643 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 109 (76.2%) | 34 (23.8%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 48 (65.7%) | 25 (34.3%) |
Law Enforcement | 61 (87.1%) | 9 (12.9%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 595 (66.7%) | 297 (33.3%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 227 (53.9%) | 194 (46.1%) |
Personal Care & Service | 42 (7.0%) | 555 (93.0%) |
Total (Category) | 973 (36.1%) | 1,723 (63.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,203 (50.5%) | 7,053 (49.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Pekin are Office & Administration (2,041 | 14.3%), and Sales & Related (1,407 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 697 (49.5%) | 710 (50.5%) |
Office & Administration | 418 (20.5%) | 1,623 (79.5%) |
Total (Category) | 1,115 (32.3%) | 2,333 (67.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,203 (50.5%) | 7,053 (49.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Pekin are Construction & Extraction (600 | 4.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (463 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (35 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 600 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 463 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 1,098 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,203 (50.5%) | 7,053 (49.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Pekin are Material Moving (1,060 | 7.4%), Production (873 | 6.1%), and Transportation (695 | 4.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 772 (88.4%) | 101 (11.6%) |
Transportation | 542 (78.0%) | 153 (22.0%) |
Material Moving | 752 (70.9%) | 308 (29.1%) |
Total (Category) | 2,066 (78.6%) | 562 (21.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 7,203 (50.5%) | 7,053 (49.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Pekin
Employment Industries in Pekin
The major employment industries in Pekin include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,457 | 17.2%), Manufacturing (2,008 | 14.1%), Retail Trade (1,732 | 12.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,092 | 7.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (917 | 6.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Pekin
The Pekin industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (86.8%), Wholesale Trade (84.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (81.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (88.2%), Educational Services (82.8%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (70.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 36 (34.0%) | 70 (66.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 652 (72.0%) | 254 (28.0%) |
Manufacturing | 1,742 (86.8%) | 266 (13.3%) |
Wholesale Trade | 287 (84.7%) | 52 (15.3%) |
Retail Trade | 708 (40.9%) | 1,024 (59.1%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 745 (81.2%) | 172 (18.8%) |
Utilities | 42 (79.2%) | 11 (20.7%) |
Information | 79 (55.2%) | 64 (44.8%) |
Finance & Insurance | 321 (39.3%) | 495 (60.7%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 64 (30.0%) | 149 (70.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 305 (48.8%) | 320 (51.2%) |
Enterprise Management | 22 (40.0%) | 33 (60.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 289 (52.1%) | 266 (47.9%) |
Educational Services | 134 (17.2%) | 643 (82.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 291 (11.8%) | 2,166 (88.2%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 323 (72.8%) | 121 (27.3%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 708 (64.8%) | 384 (35.2%) |
Public Administration | 276 (47.3%) | 308 (52.7%) |
Total | 7,203 (50.5%) | 7,053 (49.5%) |
Education in Pekin
School Enrollment in Pekin
The most common levels of schooling among the 6,264 students in Pekin are high school (1,614 | 25.8%), elementary school (1,587 | 25.3%), and middle school (1,342 | 21.4%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 430 | 6.9% |
Kindergarten | 316 | 5.0% |
Elementary School | 1,587 | 25.3% |
Middle School | 1,342 | 21.4% |
High School | 1,614 | 25.8% |
College / Undergraduate | 803 | 12.8% |
Graduate / Professional | 172 | 2.8% |
Total | 6,264 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Pekin
Out of a total of 6,264 students who are enrolled in schools in Pekin, 476 (7.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,788 (92.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 57 (21.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 289 (97.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 211 (78.7%) | 57 (21.3%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 1,653 (89.2%) | 199 (10.7%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,731 (96.3%) | 66 (3.7%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,037 (95.7%) | 47 (4.3%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 368 (88.0%) | 50 (12.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 283 (94.7%) | 16 (5.3%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 214 (85.6%) | 36 (14.4%) |
35 Years and over | 289 (97.6%) | 7 (2.4%) |
Total | 5,788 (92.4%) | 476 (7.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Pekin
Education (1,046 | 23.7%), business (789 | 17.9%), science & technology (602 | 13.7%), arts & humanities (328 | 7.4%), and liberal arts & history (216 | 4.9%) are the most common fields of study among 4,410 individuals in Pekin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 85 | 1.9% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 171 | 3.9% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 136 | 3.1% |
Psychology | 120 | 2.7% |
Social Sciences | 189 | 4.3% |
Engineering | 208 | 4.7% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 49 | 1.1% |
Science & Technology | 602 | 13.7% |
Business | 789 | 17.9% |
Education | 1,046 | 23.7% |
Literature & Languages | 213 | 4.8% |
Liberal Arts & History | 216 | 4.9% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 126 | 2.9% |
Communications | 132 | 3.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 328 | 7.4% |
Total | 4,410 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Pekin
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Pekin
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Pekin are males with 2 vehicles (3,163, accounting for 43.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,024, making up 46.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 203 (2.8%) | 197 (2.9%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,781 (24.7%) | 1,737 (25.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 3,163 (43.9%) | 3,024 (44.2%) |
3 Vehicles | 1,531 (21.2%) | 1,351 (19.8%) |
4 Vehicles | 417 (5.8%) | 393 (5.8%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 116 (1.6%) | 136 (2.0%) |
Total | 7,211 (100.0%) | 6,838 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Pekin
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Pekin are 5 to 9 minutes (2,353 commuters, 17.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,254 commuters, 17.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,959 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 615 | 4.7% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2,353 | 17.8% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 2,254 | 17.1% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,306 | 9.9% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1,754 | 13.3% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 1,289 | 9.8% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,959 | 14.8% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 350 | 2.6% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 248 | 1.9% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 532 | 4.0% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 222 | 1.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 317 | 2.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Pekin
The most common commute times in Pekin are 10 to 14 minutes (1,113 commuters, 16.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,348 commuters, 21.2%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 291 (4.2%) | 324 (5.1%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,005 (14.7%) | 1,348 (21.2%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,113 (16.2%) | 1,141 (18.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 809 (11.8%) | 497 (7.8%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 949 (13.8%) | 805 (12.7%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 779 (11.4%) | 510 (8.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,043 (15.2%) | 916 (14.4%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 246 (3.6%) | 104 (1.6%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 139 (2.0%) | 109 (1.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 234 (3.4%) | 298 (4.7%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 95 (1.4%) | 127 (2.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 153 (2.2%) | 164 (2.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Pekin
The most frequent times of departure to work in Pekin are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,006, 14.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (988, 15.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 509 (7.4%) | 140 (2.2%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 269 (3.9%) | 104 (1.6%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 542 (7.9%) | 610 (9.6%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,006 (14.7%) | 441 (7.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 923 (13.5%) | 540 (8.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 591 (8.6%) | 988 (15.6%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 835 (12.2%) | 960 (15.1%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 358 (5.2%) | 646 (10.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 140 (2.0%) | 368 (5.8%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 237 (3.5%) | 422 (6.7%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 118 (1.7%) | 227 (3.6%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 47 (0.7%) | 48 (0.8%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 524 (7.6%) | 220 (3.5%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 757 (11.0%) | 629 (9.9%) |
Total | 6,856 (100.0%) | 6,343 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Pekin
Occupancy by Ownership in Pekin
Of the total 13,575 dwellings in Pekin, owner-occupied units account for 8,900 (65.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,675 (34.4%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 8,900 | 65.6% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 4,675 | 34.4% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 13,575 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Pekin
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 5,225 | 38.5% |
2-Person Household | 4,332 | 31.9% |
3-Person Household | 1,852 | 13.6% |
4+ Person Household | 2,166 | 16.0% |
Total Housing Units | 13,575 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Pekin
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 2,707 (51.8%) | 2,518 (48.2%) |
2-Person Household | 3,365 (77.7%) | 967 (22.3%) |
3-Person Household | 1,412 (76.2%) | 440 (23.8%) |
4+ Person Household | 1,416 (65.4%) | 750 (34.6%) |
Total Housing Units | 8,900 (65.6%) | 4,675 (34.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Pekin
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 463 (43.2%) | 608 (56.8%) |
High School Diploma | 3,041 (59.8%) | 2,045 (40.2%) |
College/Associate Degree | 3,440 (69.9%) | 1,481 (30.1%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,956 (78.3%) | 541 (21.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Pekin
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 2,656 | 19.6% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,859 | 13.7% |
45 to 54 Years | 2,188 | 16.1% |
55 to 64 Years | 2,838 | 20.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 2,360 | 17.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 1,108 | 8.2% |
85 Years and Over | 566 | 4.2% |
Total | 13,575 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Pekin
Median Income by Occupancy in Pekin
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 8,900 (65.6%) | $69,600 |
Renter-Occupied | 4,675 (34.4%) | $32,484 |
Average | 13,575 (100.0%) | $52,507 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Pekin
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 137 (1.5%) | 291 (6.2%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 160 (1.8%) | 73 (1.6%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 161 (1.8%) | 489 (10.5%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 303 (3.4%) | 307 (6.6%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 298 (3.4%) | 567 (12.1%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 597 (6.7%) | 734 (15.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,398 (15.7%) | 1,002 (21.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,666 (18.7%) | 635 (13.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,371 (15.4%) | 348 (7.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,637 (18.4%) | 211 (4.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,172 (13.2%) | 18 (0.4%) |
Total | 8,900 (100.0%) | 4,675 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Pekin
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 269 (3.0%) | 533 (11.4%) |
$300 to $499 | 1,179 (13.3%) | 292 (6.2%) |
$500 to $799 | 2,050 (23.0%) | 1,653 (35.4%) |
$800 to $999 | 1,595 (17.9%) | 911 (19.5%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 2,625 (29.5%) | 854 (18.3%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 698 (7.8%) | 138 (2.9%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 285 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 93 (1.0%) | 38 (0.8%) |
$3,000 or more | 106 (1.2%) | 37 (0.8%) |
Total | 8,900 (100.0%) | 4,675 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Pekin
Housing Structures in Pekin
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 9,635 | 71.0% |
Single Unit, Attached | 572 | 4.2% |
2 Unit Apartments | 510 | 3.8% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 747 | 5.5% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 951 | 7.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 1,148 | 8.5% |
Mobile Home / Other | 12 | 0.1% |
Total | 13,575 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Pekin
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 8,384 (87.0%) | 1,251 (13.0%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 333 (58.2%) | 239 (41.8%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 24 (4.7%) | 486 (95.3%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 98 (13.1%) | 649 (86.9%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 951 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 49 (4.3%) | 1,099 (95.7%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,900 (65.6%) | 4,675 (34.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Pekin
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 9 (0.1%) | 168 (3.6%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 96 (1.1%) | 1,388 (29.7%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 3,139 (35.3%) | 2,408 (51.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 3,478 (39.1%) | 573 (12.3%) |
8 or more Rooms | 2,178 (24.5%) | 138 (2.9%) |
Total | 8,900 (100.0%) | 4,675 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Pekin
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 7,766 (87.3%) | 2,767 (59.2%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 22 (0.3%) | 39 (0.8%) |
Electricity | 1,071 (12.0%) | 1,869 (40.0%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 19 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 22 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,900 (100.0%) | 4,675 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Pekin
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 232 (2.6%) | 1,068 (22.8%) |
1 Vehicle | 3,195 (35.9%) | 2,544 (54.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 3,903 (43.9%) | 801 (17.1%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,570 (17.6%) | 262 (5.6%) |
Total | 8,900 (100.0%) | 4,675 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Pekin
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Pekin
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 3,217 | 5,683 |
Median Property Value | $117,100 | $113,000 |
Median Household Income | $63,089 | $895 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $532 | $87 |
Real Estate Taxes | $2,344 | $178 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Pekin
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 171 (5.3%) | 158 (2.8%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 1,011 (31.4%) | 2,233 (39.3%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,827 (56.8%) | 3,063 (53.9%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 199 (6.2%) | 182 (3.2%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (0.7%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.1%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 9 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,217 (100.0%) | 5,683 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Pekin
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 128 (4.0%) | 109 (1.9%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 298 (9.3%) | 169 (3.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 375 (11.7%) | 464 (8.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 445 (13.8%) | 222 (3.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 694 (21.6%) | 953 (16.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 498 (15.5%) | 972 (17.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 502 (15.6%) | 873 (15.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 277 (8.6%) | 1,135 (20.0%) |
Total | 3,217 (100.0%) | 5,683 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Pekin
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,565 (48.6%) | 75,973 (1,336.8%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 687 (21.4%) | 3,462 (60.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 322 (10.0%) | 1,055 (18.6%) |
4.0x or more | 590 (18.3%) | 416 (7.3%) |
Total | 3,217 (100.0%) | 5,683 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Pekin
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 202 (6.3%) | 49 (0.9%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 552 (17.2%) | 235 (4.1%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2,384 (74.1%) | 1,013 (17.8%) |
Total | 3,217 (100.0%) | 5,683 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Pekin
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pekin
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 2,115 (98.2%) | 39 (1.8%) |
6 to 18 Years | 4,678 (98.9%) | 54 (1.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 2,460 (93.6%) | 169 (6.4%) |
26 to 34 Years | 3,407 (90.5%) | 358 (9.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,167 (95.8%) | 138 (4.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,321 (91.8%) | 295 (8.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 4,267 (95.2%) | 216 (4.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,585 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 2,183 (97.8%) | 50 (2.2%) |
Total | 29,183 (95.7%) | 1,319 (4.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Pekin
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 2,115 (98.2%) | 39 (1.8%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,678 (98.9%) | 54 (1.1%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,460 (93.6%) | 169 (6.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Pekin
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 4,137 (93.1%) | 307 (6.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 6,306 (92.6%) | 502 (7.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 5,103 (95.7%) | 227 (4.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,393 (97.9%) | 95 (2.1%) |
$100,000 and over | 9,129 (98.0%) | 184 (2.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Pekin
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 1,266 (58.8%) | 881 (40.9%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,038 (43.1%) | 2,993 (63.2%) |
19 to 25 Years | 899 (34.2%) | 1,605 (61.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,149 (30.5%) | 2,344 (62.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 852 (25.8%) | 2,567 (77.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 935 (25.9%) | 2,580 (71.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,499 (33.4%) | 2,897 (64.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,466 (96.7%) | 2,311 (64.5%) |
75 Years and over | 2,183 (97.8%) | 1,670 (74.8%) |
Total | 14,287 (46.8%) | 19,848 (65.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Pekin
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 320 (12.1%) | 107 (5.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 210 (6.3%) | 302 (9.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 798 (14.5%) | 1,298 (22.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 349 (22.6%) | 448 (22.0%) |
75 Years and over | 372 (56.5%) | 769 (48.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Pekin
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 13 (0.5%) | 6 (0.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 19 (0.6%) | 24 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 157 (2.9%) | 377 (6.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 149 (9.6%) | 121 (5.9%) |
75 Years and over | 163 (24.8%) | 238 (15.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 40 (1.5%) | 55 (2.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 135 (2.5%) | 216 (3.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 58 (3.7%) | 51 (2.5%) |
75 Years and over | 41 (6.2%) | 138 (8.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 274 (10.4%) | 49 (2.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 181 (5.4%) | 231 (6.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 406 (7.4%) | 739 (12.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 47 (3.0%) | 137 (6.7%) |
75 Years and over | 137 (20.8%) | 285 (18.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 10 (0.3%) | 44 (1.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 311 (5.7%) | 553 (9.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 205 (13.2%) | 358 (17.6%) |
75 Years and over | 183 (27.8%) | 591 (37.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 46 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 12 (0.4%) | 24 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 130 (2.4%) | 203 (3.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 95 (6.1%) | 134 (6.6%) |
75 Years and over | 66 (10.0%) | 249 (15.8%) |
Technology Access in Pekin
Computing Device Access in Pekin
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 9,556 | 70.4% |
Smartphone | 11,244 | 82.8% |
Tablet | 6,915 | 50.9% |
No Computing Device | 1,412 | 10.4% |
Total | 13,575 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Pekin
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 9,020 | 66.4% |
Cellular Data Only | 1,924 | 14.2% |
Satellite Internet | 374 | 2.8% |
No Internet | 2,324 | 17.1% |
Total | 13,575 | 100.0% |
Pekin Summary
Pekin, Illinois is a city located in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. It is the county seat of Tazewell County and is located on the Illinois River. The population of Pekin was 34,094 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Tazewell County.
History
Pekin was founded in 1824 by William H. Hawkins, who named the city after Peking, China. The city was incorporated in 1845 and was designated as the county seat of Tazewell County in 1847.
Pekin was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, and was home to several prominent abolitionists. In 1854, the city was the site of the first public school in Tazewell County.
In the late 19th century, Pekin was a major industrial center, with several factories producing a variety of products, including farm implements, furniture, and clothing. The city was also home to several coal mines, which provided employment for many of the city's residents.
Geography
Pekin is located at 40°35'25" North, 89°37'2" West (40.590278, -89.617222). According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 16.2 square miles (41.8 km2), of which 15.9 square miles (41.2 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2) is water.
The city is located on the Illinois River, and is surrounded by several small lakes and ponds. The city is also located near several state parks, including Jubilee College State Park, Kickapoo State Park, and Starved Rock State Park.
Economy
Pekin's economy is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including Caterpillar, Inc., Pekin Energy, and Pekin Insurance. The city is also home to several agricultural businesses, including grain elevators, feed mills, and livestock farms.
The city is also home to several retail businesses, including several large shopping malls and several smaller retail stores. The city is also home to several restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 34,094 people, 13,845 households, and 8,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,139.3 people per square mile (824.2/km2). There were 14,845 housing units at an average density of 930.2 per square mile (358.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 13,845 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $51,845. Males had a median income of $41,845 versus $27,845 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Pekin?
Total Population of Pekin is 32,075.
What is the Total Male Population of Pekin?
Total Male Population of Pekin is 15,882.
What is the Total Female Population of Pekin?
Total Female Population of Pekin is 16,193.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Pekin?
There are 98.08 Males per 100 Females in Pekin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Pekin?
There are 101.96 Females per 100 Males in Pekin.
What is the Median Population Age in Pekin?
Median Population Age in Pekin is 41.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Pekin
Average Family Size in Pekin is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Pekin
Average Household Size in Pekin is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Pekin?
Per Capita income in Pekin is $31,108.
What is the Median Family Income in Pekin?
Median Family Income in Pekin is $71,726.
What is the Median Household income in Pekin?
Median Household Income in Pekin is $52,507.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Pekin?
Income or Wage Gap in Pekin is 35.3%.
Women in Pekin earn 64.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Pekin?
Family Income Deficit in Pekin is $11,393.
Families that are below poverty line in Pekin earn $11,393 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Pekin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Pekin is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Pekin?
There are 15,342 People in the Labor Forcein in Pekin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Pekin?
58.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Pekin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Pekin?
Unemployment Rate in Pekin is 6.6%.