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Pekin (/ ˈ p iː k ɪ n /) is a city in and the county seat of Tazewell County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located on the Illinois River, Pekin is the largest city of Tazewell County and the second most populous municipality of the Peoria metropolitan area, after Peoria itself. As of the 2020 census, its population is 31,731.
The history of Pekin, Illinois, like many Midwestern river towns, began long before the first log cabin was built. Learn our story here!
Feb 1, 2022 · Pekin is home to one of Central Illinois’ premier event and sports venues, equipped to withstand the harsh winters. The main structure at this 33-acre complex is an imposing, 76,000 sq. ft. inflatable and climate controlled dome, standing out for miles and looking like a giant, distorted golf ball.
Pekin, city, seat (1849) of Tazewell county, central Illinois, U.S. It lies along the Illinois River (bridged) just south of Peoria. French explorers wintered in the area in 1680. The first settler was Jonathan Tharp in 1824.
Downtown Concert Series- 2nd Chance. Downtown Pekin on Court Street 342 Court St., Pekin, IL, United States. Join the City of Pekin’s Tourism Committee in an exciting night of live music from 2nd Chance, a five-piece band from the Peoria area playing a wide range of classic and modern rock!
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Pekin is a city in and the county seat of Tazewell County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located on the Illinois River, Pekin is the largest city of Tazewell County and the second most populous municipality of the Peoria metropolitan area, after Peoria itself.
The city of Pekin currently has four Illinois State Historical Society markers highlighting significant events and individuals in Pekin’s history. Those markers are: 1) The marker in Riverfront Park that commemorates the tragic wreck of the Riverboat Columbia on 5 July 1918.
Pekin is a city in and the county seat of Tazewell County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located on the Illinois River, Pekin is the largest city of Tazewell County and the second most populous municipality of the Peoria metropolitan area, after Peoria itself.
In 2022, Pekin, IL had a population of 32.1k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $52,507. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Pekin, IL declined from 32,398 to 32,075, a −0.997% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,838 to $52,507, a 3.28% increase.
Jul 1, 2023 · Pekin city, Illinois; United States. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
