Pekin
City in Tazewell County, Illinois
Pekin is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, with 31,731 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 538 ft (164 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Pekin, 3.1 miles N.
- 31,731residents (2020 Census)
- 538 ftelevation · 164 m
- 16.0 sq miland area · 41.4 km²
- 1,985 / sq mipopulation density
- 61554ZIP code
About Pekin
Pekin ( PEE-kin) is located in, and is the county seat of, Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. It is located along the Illinois River in Central Illinois. The population was 31,731 at the 2020 census. Pekin is the largest city in Tazewell County and the second-most populous city in the Peoria metropolitan area. A small portion of the city limits extend into Peoria County.
Mineral Springs Park in Pekin is located near Pekin Hospital and the Miller Senior Center. The city is home to a high-rise residential facility operated by the United Auto Workers; the Federal Correctional Institution, Pekin; and the headquarters of the regional insurance provider Pekin Insurance.
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Living in Pekin
- Median household income
- $60,790
- Median home value
- $120,700
- Median rent
- $819/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Pekin had 31,731 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,731 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,985 per sq mi (766 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pekin at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Tazewell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 31,731 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.99 sq mi (41.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km²) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5688° N, 89.6251° W |
| ZIP code | 61554 |
| Official website | ci.pekin.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1758447 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pekin
- North Pekin3.1 mi N
- Marquette Heights3.6 mi N
- Mapleton5.2 mi W
- Bartonville5.4 mi N
- Creve Coeur5.4 mi N
- South Pekin5.4 mi S
- Kingston Mines7.7 mi W
- Tremont7.7 mi E
- Lake Camelot8.1 mi NW
- East Peoria8.4 mi NE
- Bellevue8.6 mi N
- Morton8.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pekin
What county is Pekin in?
Pekin is in Tazewell County, Illinois.
What is the population of Pekin, IL?
31,731 people lived in Pekin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pekin, IL?
The ZIP code of Pekin is 61554.
What is the elevation of Pekin?
538 feet (164 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pekin?
North Pekin (3.1 mi), Marquette Heights (3.6 mi), Mapleton (5.2 mi), Bartonville (5.4 mi), Creve Coeur (5.4 mi).
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