Peoria

The City in Brief

Founded: 1819 (incorporated, 1835)

Head Official: Mayor David P. Ransburg (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 124,600

1990: 113,508

2000: 112,936

2003 estimate: 112,907

Percent change, 1990–2000: -0.5%

U.S. rank in 1980: 126th

U.S. rank in 1990: 157th (State rank: 3rd)

U.S. rank in 2000: 223rd

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 366,000

1990: 339,172

2000: 347,387

Percent change, 1990–2000: 2.4%

U.S. rank in 1980: 90th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 116th

Area: 40.9 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 652 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 50.7° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 36.25 inches of rain, 25.10 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Agriculture, manufacturing, information technologies

Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $20,512 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: Bradley University; Eureka College; Illinois Central College

Daily Newspaper: Journal Star