Peoria County, Illinois
324 Main St Rm 101
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: (309) 672-6059
Fax: (309) 672-6063
www.co.peoria.il.us
In central IL, east of Galesburg; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Fulton County., Name Origin: For the Peoria tribe of the Illinois nation; anglicized from Frenchpeourea , a transliteration of an Illinois word. Meaning of name is in dispute; possibly 'carriers' or 'ones who are carrying packs.'
Area (sq mi): 630.89 (land 619.52; water 11.36). Pop per sq mi: 294.30.
Pop 2005: 182,328. State rank: 12. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 0.30%. Pop 2000: 183,433 (White 78.50%; Black or African American 16.10%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 1.70%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 3.20%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $21,219; median household $39,978; Pop below poverty level: 13.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,151-$29,435.
Unemployment 2004: 6.00%. Change from 2000: 0.90%. Median travel time to work: 18.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 15.20%.
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone: (309) 672-6059
Fax: (309) 672-6063
www.co.peoria.il.us
In central IL, east of Galesburg; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Fulton County., Name Origin: For the Peoria tribe of the Illinois nation; anglicized from French
Area (sq mi): 630.89 (land 619.52; water 11.36). Pop per sq mi: 294.30.
Pop 2005: 182,328. State rank: 12. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.60%; 1990-2000 0.30%. Pop 2000: 183,433 (White 78.50%; Black or African American 16.10%; Hispanic or Latino 2.10%; Asian 1.70%; Other 2.80%). Foreign born: 3.20%. Median age: 36.00.
Income 2000: per capita $21,219; median household $39,978; Pop below poverty level: 13.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,151-$29,435.
Unemployment 2004: 6.00%. Change from 2000: 0.90%. Median travel time to work: 18.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 15.20%.
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