Peoria County Public RecordsIllinois

Peoria County, IL, has over 114,000 registered voters as of 2022. Voters participate in general, primary, and local elections, with 94 polling places open in recent cycles. In the November 2022 general election, turnout was about 50%. Major parties include Democrats and Republicans, with Democrats holding most county offices. Administration is handled by the Peoria County Election Commission. Key issues include property taxes and public safety. Voters may also use early voting and mail-in ballots, the latter accounting for 22% of votes in 2022. Official results and polling locations are at peoriacounty.gov.

Peoria County, IL, reported a total crime rate of 3,140 per 100,000 residents in 2023, higher than the national average of 2,350. Violent crime made up 780 incidents per 100,000, including 14 homicides and 120 robberies. Property crime, with 2,360 cases per 100,000, remains the dominant concern. The Peoria County Sheriff’s Office collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to enhance community safety, emphasizing transparency through regularly updated public crime reports. Recent initiatives focus on increased patrols and community outreach to reduce incident rates.

As of 2023, Peoria County, IL, has an estimated population of about 180,000. The median age is approximately 39 years. Gender distribution is nearly even, with 51% female and 49% male. Racially, the county is 66% White, 21% Black or African American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Asian, and 4% other or multiracial groups.

Peoria County, IL, is home to over 60 public schools, including 13 high schools, with a high school graduation rate of around 84%. Approximately 33% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The average school test score is 37%—below the state average. Multiple schools offer Advanced Placement (AP) and extracurricular programs. The county supports adult education through local colleges like Illinois Central College. School safety initiatives are in place, though there were 2.6 incidents per 1,000 students reported in 2023.

As of 2023, Peoria County, IL, has an employment rate of approximately 59.7%. Major industries include health care and social assistance (16.5%), manufacturing (14%), and retail trade (11.2%). The leading occupation types are office/administrative support (13.8%) and management (10.9%). About 88% of workers commute by car, with an average commute time of 20.8 minutes; 78% work within the county, mainly in Peoria city. Remote work accounts for around 11% of the workforce.

Peoria County, IL, has a homeownership rate of approximately 66%, with a median home value around $134,000 in 2023. Median rent stands at about $900 per month. Housing types range from historic single-family homes in neighborhoods like West Bluff to newer developments in Dunlap. Property values have seen modest annual growth of 2–3%. Popular areas include Peoria Heights and North Peoria. The county’s average property tax rate is roughly 2.5%, higher than the national average. Both urban and suburban options provide diverse living environments for residents.