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Peoria city, IL

ZIP 61602 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 61602

61602 has a population of 977 with a median age of 44.1 yrs (56.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.2%+14% vs US avg
x
Black
13.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.5%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
16.7%-11% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
3.1%-86% vs US avg
x
18–64
74.2%+20% vs US avg
x
65+
22.7%+39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.9%-29% vs US avg
x
High school
24.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
37.2%+10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
16.7%-65% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.9%+57% vs US avg
x
Divorced
22.3%+116% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
46.3%+303% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
61.2%+340% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.0%+101% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.0%+48% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 61602

Poverty Rate
46.3%+303% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.0%+101% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
61.2%+340% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.0%+48% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.2%+53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
38.8%+231% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population977
Median age44.1
Poverty rate46.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.2%
Hispanic16.7%
Black13.4%
Asian1.5%
Foreign-born61.2%