North Pekin, IL Demographics

A map of North Pekin's Population by Race

North Pekin, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,571, an increase from the 1,478 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% White, 3.1% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Pekin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Pekin 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 North Pekin, that probability was 14.2% in 2020 and 11.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Pekin is ranked the 566th 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). North Pekin was ranked the 580th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Pekin's White Population

1,477 residents of North Pekin, or 94.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Pekin is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. North Pekin ranks 530th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pekin's White population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of North Pekin's population has increased from 92.6% to 94.0%.

North Pekin is more White than neighboring Marquette Heights (89.2% White), Creve Coeur (86.6% White), Pekin (88.8% White), Bartonville (88% White), and West Peoria (71.1% White).

North Pekin's Black Population

14 residents of North Pekin, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Pekin is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. North Pekin ranks 827th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pekin's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of North Pekin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

North Pekin is more Black than neighboring Marquette Heights (0.1% Black). North Pekin is less Black than neighboring Creve Coeur (7.6% Black), Pekin (3.5% Black), Bartonville (1.5% Black), and West Peoria (11.5% Black).

North Pekin's Asian Population

48 residents of North Pekin, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Pekin is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. North Pekin ranks 401st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pekin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 242.9%. Asian residents' share of North Pekin's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.1%.

North Pekin is more Asian than neighboring Marquette Heights (0% Asian), Creve Coeur (0% Asian), Pekin (0.7% Asian), Bartonville (2.3% Asian), and West Peoria (1.7% Asian).

North Pekin's Hispanic Population

8 residents of North Pekin, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Pekin is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. North Pekin ranks 973rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pekin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 72.4%. Hispanic residents' share of North Pekin's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.5%.

North Pekin is less Hispanic than neighboring Marquette Heights (8.4% Hispanic), Creve Coeur (1.7% Hispanic), Pekin (3.1% Hispanic), Bartonville (3% Hispanic), and West Peoria (2.6% Hispanic).

North Pekin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of North Pekin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Pekin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. North Pekin ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pekin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Pekin's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

North Pekin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Creve Coeur (0.5% Native American/Other), Pekin (0.4% Native American/Other), and West Peoria (2% Native American/Other).

North Pekin's Multiracial Population

24 residents of North Pekin, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Pekin is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. North Pekin ranks 777th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Pekin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.0%. Multiracial residents' share of North Pekin's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.5%.

North Pekin is less Multiracial than neighboring Marquette Heights (2.3% Multiracial), Creve Coeur (3.7% Multiracial), Pekin (3.5% Multiracial), Bartonville (5.1% 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.