East Peoria, IL Demographics

A map of East Peoria's Population by Race

East Peoria, Illinois has an estimated population of 22,324, a less than 1% change from the 22,484 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Peoria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Peoria has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Peoria, that probability was 20.8% in 2020 and 16.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Peoria is ranked the 108th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Peoria was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Peoria's White Population

20,322 residents of East Peoria, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Peoria is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. East Peoria ranks 851st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Peoria's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of East Peoria's population has increased from 88.8% to 91.0%.

East Peoria is more White than neighboring Creve Coeur (86.6% White), Peoria Heights (84.2% White), Marquette Heights (89.2% White), and West Peoria (71.1% White). East Peoria is less White than neighboring Morton (91.9% White).

East Peoria's Black Population

287 residents of East Peoria, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Peoria is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. East Peoria ranks 437th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Peoria's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Black residents' share of East Peoria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

East Peoria is more Black than neighboring Marquette Heights (0.1% Black), and Morton (0.5% Black). East Peoria is less Black than neighboring Creve Coeur (7.6% Black), Peoria Heights (6.3% Black), and West Peoria (11.5% Black).

East Peoria's Asian Population

257 residents of East Peoria, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Peoria is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. East Peoria ranks 396th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Peoria's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. Asian residents' share of East Peoria's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

East Peoria is more Asian than neighboring Creve Coeur (0% Asian), and Marquette Heights (0% Asian). East Peoria is less Asian than neighboring Peoria Heights (1.9% Asian), Morton (2.3% Asian), and West Peoria (1.7% Asian).

East Peoria's Hispanic Population

845 residents of East Peoria, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Peoria is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Peoria ranks 688th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Peoria's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Hispanic residents' share of East Peoria's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.8%.

East Peoria is more Hispanic than neighboring Creve Coeur (1.7% Hispanic), Peoria Heights (2.7% Hispanic), Morton (2% Hispanic), and West Peoria (2.6% Hispanic). East Peoria is less Hispanic than neighboring Marquette Heights (8.4% Hispanic).

East Peoria's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of East Peoria, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Peoria is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. East Peoria ranks 419th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Peoria's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Peoria's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

East Peoria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marquette Heights (0% Native American/Other). East Peoria is less Native American/Other than neighboring Creve Coeur (0.5% Native American/Other), Peoria Heights (1.8% Native American/Other), Morton (0.7% Native American/Other), and West Peoria (2% Native American/Other).

East Peoria's Multiracial Population

584 residents of East Peoria, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Peoria is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Peoria ranks 295th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Peoria's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Multiracial residents' share of East Peoria's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.6%.

East Peoria is more Multiracial than neighboring Marquette Heights (2.3% Multiracial). East Peoria is less Multiracial than neighboring Creve Coeur (3.7% Multiracial), Peoria Heights (3.2% Multiracial), Morton (2.7% Multiracial), and West Peoria (11.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.