Pekin, IL, is a vibrant community located in the heart of Tazewell County with a population of 42,900 as of 2019. With a population density of 594 people per square mile, Pekin offers many different year-round outdoor activities for residents to enjoy. With its close proximity to the Illinois River and Wildlife Prairie State Park, Pekin is great for fishing, hiking, horseback riding and camping. Additionally there are several golf courses and parks where visitors can bike or picnic. For those looking for something more exciting it’s only a short drive to the speedway at Peoria International Raceway or to see sports teams like The Landsharks baseball team or The Peoria Mustangs hockey team at Dozer Park in nearby Peoria.
In addition to year-round outdoor activities and sporting events, Pekin has a range of businesses to choose from such as Café on Main Street which offers farm-to-table cuisine, The Cut Bar & Grill which serves up delicious American classics and Donnie’s Homespun Pizza which has been serving the Pekin community since 1972. There are also many other local organizations in Pekin including the Chamber of Commerce , Rotary Club, Lions Club and Historical Society that help bring the community together throughout the year.
The population in Pekin (zip 61554) is 42,900. There are 616 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Pekin (zip 61554) is 42.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Pekin (zip 61554) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Pekin (zip 61554)
- 46.9% are married
- 14.6% are divorced
- 29.5% are married with children
- 15.7% have children, but are single
Race in Pekin (zip 61554)
- 94.4% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander