Peoria County
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- Population
- 179,645
- Area
- 618.69 sq mi (1,602.41 km²), 11.55 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.1
- Households
- 77,755
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $65,108
- Median house value
- $158,500
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Peoria County
Local News
Arts Alerts: Screens — what’s worth streaming
Local documentary 'Over A Barrel' — about Peoria’s 'Whiskey boom' -- on YouTube; 'East of Eden' on Netflix now; loose Zuckerberg flick 'Social Reckoning,' is in theaters. Marvel’s android Avenger stars in 'VisionQuest' on Disney+. 'Once Upon A Time in Harlem' on Apple+. 'Musk,'…
Arts Alerts: Check out what’s going on in central Illinois
“Beat the Funk 2026” benefiting Bradley University’s Department of Physical Therapy is Oct. 3 at the Premier Event Center. Peoria Players performing Dracula, Corn Stock doing Glengarry Glen Ross; rock illusionist Leon Etienne working his magic at ICC; pluss check out local music…
Emily Gill: ‘Cultural decency’ of gender identities
Transgender Americans are facing unprecedented challenges by society. The Trump administration’s stance against the community has emboldened state legislatures to vent their exclusive impulses on policy. (But) Individuals with fluid gender identities have always existed and…
Straight Talk: Civic Center gives our local sports heroes the boot
The plaques dedicated to Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Famers that honor the area's history are gone ... so there can be more ads? Surely, the great minds in our communities can do better Read more →
West Peoria News: Sharon Kennedy a fixture of local life
Beloved, stalwart official -- mother, business owner, political mind, and loyal friend -- Sharon Kennedy was committed to be involved in her community in any way she could; so go visit Rocky Glen Park for the Fall colors, participate in Trunk or Treat in her honor Read more →