West Peoria, Illinois facts for kids
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West Peoria
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Location of West Peoria in Peoria County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Peoria |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.11 sq mi (5.45 km2) |
| • Land | 2.11 sq mi (5.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,263 |
| • Density | 2,024.22/sq mi (781.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61604
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-80736 |
| Website | http://cityofwestpeoria.org/ |
West Peoria is a city located in Peoria County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a smaller city that is very close to the larger city of Peoria. In 2020, about 4,263 people lived there. West Peoria is part of the bigger Peoria, Illinois area, which means it's connected to a larger community.
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Exploring West Peoria's Geography
West Peoria is found at a specific spot on the map: 40.697104 degrees North and 89.630998 degrees West. This helps us pinpoint its exact location.
The city covers an area of about 5.45 square kilometers (or 2.11 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
One interesting natural spot in West Peoria is called Rocky Glen. It's known for its abandoned mines, which can be a cool place to explore (with proper safety, of course!).
Who Lives in West Peoria?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 4,762 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,458 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,263 | −4.4% | |
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The number of people living in West Peoria has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 4,762 residents. By 2010, the population was 4,458, and in 2020, it was 4,263. This shows a slight decrease in the number of people calling West Peoria home.
In 2000, there were nearly 2,000 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these were families, including married couples. About 25% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people living in West Peoria are of different ages. In 2000, about 22% of the population was under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 40 years.
Getting Around West Peoria
If you need to travel around West Peoria or to nearby areas, you can use the bus service called CityLink. This bus system has routes, like Route 5 and Route 11, that connect West Peoria to places like downtown Peoria and the Northwoods Mall. It's a handy way to get to different destinations without needing a car.
Learning in West Peoria
Students in West Peoria attend schools that are part of different school districts. Some parts of the city are in the Peoria School District 150. Other areas are served by the Pleasant Valley School District 62 and the Limestone Community High School District 310. This means that depending on where you live in West Peoria, you might go to a different school.
See also
In Spanish: West Peoria (Illinois) para niños
