Peoria, Illinois
Peoria is a city located in Peoria County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 112,936. It is the county seat of Peoria County6. The city of Peoria is home to Bradley University and world headquarters for the Caterpillar Tractor Company.
Peoria is also the hometown of the nu metal band Mudvayne.
Geography
Peoria is located at 40°43'15" North, 89°36'34" West (40.720737, -89.609421)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120.8 km² (46.6 mi²). 115.0 km² (44.4 mi²) of it is land and 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.78% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 112,936 people, 45,199 households, and 27,345 families residing in the city. The population density is 982.1/km² (2,543.4/mi²). There are 49,125 housing units at an average density of 427.2/km² (1,106.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.29% White, 24.79% African American, 0.20% Native American, 2.33% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. 2.51% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 45,199 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% are married couples living together, 15.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% are non-families. 33.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $36,397, and the median income for a family is $46,882. Males have a median income of $40,879 versus $25,642 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,512. 18.8% of the population and 14.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 28.5% are under the age of 18 and 8.6% are 65 or older.
Immediately outside of the city limits is Dunlap, Illinois, a currently popular suburb.
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