US. Census Estimates
Median household income in 2008 shown below:
Peoria County is far behind the Chicago collar counties. Interestingly the City of Peoria is not much lower then the City of Chicago.
In my judgement, this points out the need for a continuing aggressive economic development effort on the part of the Peoria Region, County, and City.
In my judgement, this points out the need for a continuing aggressive economic development effort on the part of the Peoria Region, County, and City.
Illinois Counties
$78,617 Lake$77,040 Dupage
$76,561 Will
$64,944 Woodford
$54,559 Cook
$56,230 State
$38,625 City Chicago
$36,397 City of Peoria
Source:
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/17000.html
More Info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Median_household_income