North Pekin, Illinois facts for kids
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North Pekin
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Clock at Richard Morrissey Park
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Location of North Pekin in Tazewell County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Tazewell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.37 sq mi (3.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,478 |
| • Density | 1,075.69/sq mi (415.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61554
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-54092 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399520 |
North Pekin is a small village located in Tazewell County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a community near the larger city of Peoria, and many people consider it part of the Peoria area. In 2020, about 1,478 people lived there.
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Exploring North Pekin's Location
North Pekin is found in the state of Illinois. It is part of Tazewell County. The village is considered a suburb of Peoria. This means it's a smaller town located just outside a bigger city.
How Big is North Pekin?
Based on information from 2010, North Pekin covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.028 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in North Pekin?
The number of people living in North Pekin has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,758 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,025 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,886 | −6.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,824 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,556 | −14.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,574 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,573 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,478 | −6.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,574 people living in the village. These people lived in 602 different homes. About 462 of these homes were families. The village had about 1,360 people per square mile.
A Look at the Community
Many homes in North Pekin had children under 18 living there. About 61% of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, usually a mother. About 19% of all homes were single people living alone. Around 8% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average home had about 2.6 people. The average family had about 2.9 people.
Age Groups in the Village
The population of North Pekin includes people of all ages.
- About 26% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- Nearly 30% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Around 12% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in North Pekin was 36 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in North Pekin was about $41,375 per year. For families, the average income was about $44,013 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the village was about $18,072.
A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 14.5% of those under 18 and 2.6% of those 65 or older.
Getting Around North Pekin
North Pekin has public transportation options. CityLink offers bus service on Route 29. This bus route connects North Pekin to downtown Peoria and downtown Pekin. It also connects to other places nearby.
See also
In Spanish: North Pekin (Illinois) para niños
