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South Pekin (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of South Pekin, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,877.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.53% (-15)
Growth Since 2020-8.95% (-95)
Rank in State694th
Rank in Country15089th

The population of South Pekin, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 966. This is a decrease of -1.53% (-15 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of South Pekin by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of South Pekin by Age

South Pekin Population Pyramid 2022
South Pekin Median Age
35.1
Total
32.5
Male
36.1
Female
South Pekin Sex Ratio
47.69%
506
Male
52.31%
555
Female
South Pekin Age Dependency Ratio
19.8
Old Age Dependency Ratio
52.2
Child Dependency Ratio
South Pekin Adults
739
Adults
(122 of whom are seniors) in South Pekin.

Population of South Pekin by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of South Pekin

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 10.64%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 10.18%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 11.05%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Pekin

While the overall poverty rate of South Pekin is 10.64%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (11.05%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (10.18%).

Poverty Rate of South Pekin by Employment Status and Sex

1.94%
Female Employed
63.16%
Female Unemployed
3.77%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of South Pekin by Education

22.95%
Less Than 9th Grade
13.31%
High School
5.97%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of South Pekin

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in South Pekin

The most common language spoken in South Pekin is English, with 99.09% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 0.61% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of South Pekin by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in South Pekin, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of South Pekin by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree91.42%
Bachelors Degree182.84%
Associates Degree9114.35%
Some College17727.92%
High School Graduate27843.85%
9th to 12th Grade477.41%
Less Than 9th Grade142.21%

Earnings Statistics of South Pekin by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$31,800

Average Earnings

$42,059

Average Male

$27,125

Average Female

Employment of South Pekin by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of South Pekin by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
68%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of South Pekin by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of South Pekin

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime4
Property Crime21
Crime Rate29
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Larceny and Theft13
Burglary5
Arson0
Aggravated Assault4
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime0
Property Crime28
Crime Rate36
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Larceny and Theft20
Burglary5
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0

Marital Status of South Pekin

Marriage Rates

  • 45.3%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 48.3%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 42.6%

    Female Marriage Rate

South Pekin Marriage

In South Pekin, 48.3% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of South Pekin

South Pekin Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

South Pekin Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
71.2%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of South Pekin by Type

3.08
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned