Peoria, AZ

Census Place

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2024 Population

196,906

US Senator

Mark Kelly

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ruben Gallego

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

41.7

0.95% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

8.39%

0.183% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$95,815

2.58% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$463,600

7.96% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

92,785

0.996% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Peoria, AZ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Peoria, AZ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Peoria, AZ are Kor Beauty Academy (20 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Peoria, AZ was $463,600, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

Most people in Peoria, AZ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Peoria, AZ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Peoria, AZ is home to a population of 197k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.1% of Peoria, AZ residents were born outside of the country (21.9k people).

In 2024, there were 8.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (127k people) in Peoria, AZ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 11.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2024 Citizenship

95.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.8% of Peoria, AZ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Peoria, AZ was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Peoria, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peoria, AZ

White (Non-Hispanic)
127k ± 3.03k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
14.4k ± 1.67k
White (Hispanic)
11.9k ± 1.72k

20.7%

Hispanic Population

40.7k people

20.7% of the people in Peoria, AZ are hispanic (40.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Peoria, AZ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arizona.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
491,277 ± 16,626 people
India
45,077 ± 5,197 people
Canada
39,505 ± 4,867 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arizona was Mexico, the natal country of 491,277 Arizona residents, followed by India with 45,077 and Canada with 39,505.

Foreign-Born Population

11.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

21.9k people

11.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

21.7k people

As of 2024, 11.1% of Peoria, AZ residents (21.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Peoria, AZ was 11.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Peoria, AZ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,457 ± 452
Gulf War (2001-)
3,019 ± 432
Gulf War (1990s)
2,174 ± 432

Peoria, AZ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Peoria, AZ.

Health

92.5% of the population of Peoria, AZ has health coverage, with 52.3% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.5%

Uninsured

52.3%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peoria, AZ grew by 7.29% from 6.99% to 7.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Peoria, AZ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Peoria, AZ employs 92.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Peoria, AZ were Health Care & Social Assistance (13,824 people), Retail Trade (11,689 people), and Finance & Insurance (9,192 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($116,268), Finance & Insurance ($84,284), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($80,738).

Employment

Occupations

92.8k

2024 Value

± 2,683

0.996%

1 Year growth

± 4.08%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Peoria, AZ grew at a rate of 0.996%, from 91.9k employees to 92.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peoria, AZ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,533 people), Management Occupations (12,183 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,535 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peoria, AZ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Arizona (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

92.8k

2024 Value

± 2,683

0.996%

1 Year growth

± 4.08%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Peoria, AZ grew at a rate of 0.996%, from 91.9k employees to 92.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peoria, AZ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,824 people), Retail Trade (11,689 people), and Finance & Insurance (9,192 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peoria, AZ, though some of these residents may live in Peoria, AZ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,350

Median earning men ± $2,585

$49,837

Median earning women ± $1,866

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,459), Information ($90,125), and Public Administration ($86,427).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($73,008), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,106), and Construction ($65,595).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Y-Axis

2.3%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.21%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arizona.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing the state of Arizona. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Arizona is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Peoria, AZ. Showing the available data for Arizona.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (46.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.54%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (46.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Arizona

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Arizona.

Mark Kelly

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on December 2, 2020
Elected to the seat to succeed Martha McSally, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of John McCain and the resignation of Jon Kyl.{{cite news |last1=Edmondson |first1=Catie |title=Mark Kelly Defeats Martha McSally in Crucial Arizona Senate Race |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/04/us/politics/arizona-mark-kelly.html |access-date=2 December 2020 |work=The New York Times |date=4 November 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Pathé |first1=Simone |title=Arizona Governor to Appoint Martha McSally to McCain's Senate Seat |url=https://www.rollcall.com/2018/12/18/arizona-governor-to-appoint-martha-mcsally-to-mccains-senate-seat/ |website=Roll Call |publisher=FiscalNote |access-date=2 December 2020 |url-access=subscription|date=18 December 2018 |language=en}}

Ruben Gallego

Senator from Arizona

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego are the senators currently representing Arizona.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Arizona over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Peoria, AZ awarded 20 degrees. The student population of Peoria, AZ in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 47 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Peoria, AZ are White (8 and 40%), Black or African American (6 and 30%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 15%), and Unknown (2 and 10%).

The largest universities in Peoria, AZ by number of degrees awarded are Kor Beauty Academy (20 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Peoria, AZ are General Cosmetology (20 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 50 students enrolled in Peoria, AZ, 6% men and 94% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 24 records, of which 91.7% were women and 8.33% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Peoria, AZ was General Cosmetology with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Peoria, AZ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Kor Beauty Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kor Beauty Academy with 20 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peoria, AZ, which is 0.0526 times less than the 19 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Peoria, AZ was $463,600 in 2024, which is 1.39 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $429,400 to $463,600, a 7.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Peoria, AZ is 76%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Peoria, AZ have an average commute time of 28.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peoria, AZ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$463,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,837

$56,110

Median Property Taxes

±$1,834

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Peoria, AZ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Peoria, AZ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76%

Homeownership

2024

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76% of the housing units in Peoria, AZ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Peoria, AZ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$95,815

Median Household Income

± $2,987

73.8k

Number of Households

± 2,339

In 2024, the median household income of the 73.8k households in Peoria, AZ grew to $95,815 from the previous year's value of $93,403.

The following chart displays the households in Peoria, AZ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Peoria, AZ is from Arizona.

0.456

2024 Wage GINI in Arizona

0.457

2023 Wage GINI in Arizona

In 2024, the income inequality in Arizona was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arizona was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arizona in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Arizona across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66.2%)
Worked At Home (22.8%)
Carpooled (8.26%)

In 2024, 66.2% of workers in Peoria, AZ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peoria, AZ have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Peoria, AZ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Peoria, AZ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Peoria, AZ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Peoria, AZ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.39% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peoria, AZ (16.3k out of 195k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Peoria, AZ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.