The data below compare three major intersections in Peoria. At the 10 and 30 mile radius point, downtown has the highest population and income. There is little difference among the 3 locations at the 30 mile radius point, which picks up most of the metropolitan population.
2000 Census Population Radius 10 Miles / 30 Miles
I-74 & Washington (Downtown) 254,725 / 387,773
I-474 and Adams (Southern Gateway 236,871 / 386,576
Rt 6 & War Memorial (Grand Prairie) 178,143 / 387,657
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2007 Estimated Median
Household Income Radius 10 Miles / 30 Miles
I-74 & Washington (Downtown) 47,489 / 49,616
I-474 and Adams (Southern Gateway 45, 353 / 49,388
Rt 6 & War Memorial (Grand Prairie) 45,987 / 49,591
Source US Census, Claritas.