Population Forecast

5 year Forecast - 0.9%

The current population of the Peoria-Pekin-Bloomington-Normal, IL Market is 721,977 as of the July 2024 PopStats estimate. PopStat’s Trend models indicate a 5 year population change of 0.9%, resulting in a Population of 728,259 by July 2029. This percentage change in Population ranks 128th across STI Markets. The Peoria-Pekin-Bloomington-Normal, IL Market currently ranks 123rd in overall population, and will rank 123rd by July 2029.

Market Comparison Map - 5 Year Change

5 year Forecast Market Map

Figure 71: 5 year Forecast Market Map

5 Year forecast by Census Tract

5 Year Percentage Change Thematic

Figure 72: 5 Year Percentage Change Thematic

High and Low Range - -2.9% to 5.9%

While the summation of mid range 5 year forecasts foresee a change in Population of 0.9% for Peoria-Pekin-Bloomington-Normal, IL Market. The forecast high ranges of these forecasts leaves open the possibility for a Population change as high as 5.9% at 764,470. Similarly a population change as low as -2.9% at 701,277 is not without possibility.

Population Trend and Forecast

Figure 73: Population Trend and Forecast

Historical Trend and Forecast

Population Long Trend and Forecast

Figure 74: Population Long Trend and Forecast

10 year Projections - 1.9%

By July 2034 we project the Population of the Peoria-Pekin-Bloomington-Normal, IL Market to be 735,715 resulting in a change of 1.9% compared to the current Population. This projected percentage change in Population ranks 128th across STI Markets. The Peoria-Pekin-Bloomington-Normal, IL Market currently ranks 123rd in overall population, and will rank 124th by July 2034.

10 year Projections by Census Tract

10 Year Percentage Change Thematic

Figure 75: 10 Year Percentage Change Thematic