West Peoria, IL Demographics
A map of West Peoria's Population by Race
West Peoria, Illinois has an estimated population of 4,238, a less than 1% change from the 4,263 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.1% White, 11.5% Black, 11.1% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Peoria, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
West Peoria has become slightly 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 West Peoria, that probability was 47.3% in 2020 and 46.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
West Peoria is ranked the 365th 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). West Peoria was ranked the 366th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
West Peoria's White Population
3,012 residents of West Peoria, or 71.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Peoria is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. West Peoria ranks 1238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Peoria's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of West Peoria's population has increased from 69.6% to 71.1%.
West Peoria is more White than neighboring Peoria (53.2% White). West Peoria is less White than neighboring Bellevue (87% White), Norwood (76.7% White), Bartonville (88% White), and Creve Coeur (86.6% White).
West Peoria's Black Population
487 residents of West Peoria, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Peoria is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. West Peoria ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Peoria's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Black residents' share of West Peoria's population has decreased from 19.3% to 11.5%.
West Peoria is more Black than neighboring Bellevue (4.9% Black), Norwood (0% Black), Bartonville (1.5% Black), and Creve Coeur (7.6% Black). West Peoria is less Black than neighboring Peoria (25.6% Black).
West Peoria's Asian Population
74 residents of West Peoria, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Peoria is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. West Peoria ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Peoria's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Peoria's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.
West Peoria is more Asian than neighboring Bellevue (0.3% Asian), Norwood (0.6% Asian), and Creve Coeur (0% Asian). West Peoria is less Asian than neighboring Peoria (6.6% Asian), and Bartonville (2.3% Asian).
West Peoria's Hispanic Population
110 residents of West Peoria, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Peoria is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. West Peoria ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Peoria's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Peoria's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.6%.
West Peoria is more Hispanic than neighboring Norwood (0% Hispanic), and Creve Coeur (1.7% Hispanic). West Peoria is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellevue (5.8% Hispanic), Peoria (8% Hispanic), and Bartonville (3% Hispanic).
West Peoria's Native American/Other Population
86 residents of West Peoria, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Peoria is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Peoria ranks 360th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Peoria's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 230.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Peoria's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.0%.
West Peoria is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bellevue (0.5% Native American/Other), Peoria (0.6% Native American/Other), Norwood (0.6% Native American/Other), Bartonville (0% Native American/Other), and Creve Coeur (0.5% Native American/Other).
West Peoria's Multiracial Population
469 residents of West Peoria, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Peoria is higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Peoria ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Peoria's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Peoria's population has increased from 5.9% to 11.1%.
West Peoria is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellevue (1.4% Multiracial), Peoria (6.1% Multiracial), Bartonville (5.1% Multiracial), and Creve Coeur (3.7% Multiracial). West Peoria is less Multiracial than neighboring Norwood (22.2% 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.