Peoria, Arizona
Peoria: The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is located in the central part of the state. Peoria is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Peoria Historical Society Museum and the Peoria Sports Complex.
About
Peoria is a city located in the county of Maricopa in the U.S. state of Arizona. Its population at the 2010 census was 154,065. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 179,872 inhabitants.
The city was created 70 years ago in 1954.
Located northwest of Phoenix, Peoria, AZ offers residents and visitors a scenic setting, recreation opportunities, and modern amenities. With its strong sense of community, Peoria provides small-town warmth alongside big-city fun.
Outdoor Activities
Peoria spans over 175 square miles, providing plenty of open space. The Vistancia community features miles of hiking and biking trails.
Lake Pleasant Regional Park draws water enthusiasts with fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and house boating opportunities set against desert mountain views.
Sports and Leisure
From MLB Spring Training at the Peoria Sports Complex to professional hockey with the AZ Coyotes, Peoria is a sports-lovers' paradise. Daily rounds can be played on the city's six pristine public golf courses.
The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts provides Broadway shows and concerts in an elegant, intimate setting. The New River linear park hosts community festivals and events.
Growth and Opportunities
With its population nearly doubling since 2000, Peoria attracts residents with its economic growth, highly rated schools, and public services. Luke Air Force Base and companies like CVS Health and Turf Paradise racetrack provide jobs.
Peoria’s vibrant neighborhoods, leisure amenities, and welcoming atmosphere make it the perfect place to live an active West Coast lifestyle.
Quick Facts about Peoria
| Population : | 179,872 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arizona (United States) |
| County : | Maricopa County |
| Postal code : | 85300–85399 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98% |
| Altitude : | 1,142 feet / 348 meters |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1954 (70 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:34:20 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 14.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peoria is located at 33°34'50"N 112°14'15"W (33.5806000, -112.2373800). It has 2 neighbors: Sun City and Surprise.
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Official website of Peoria
Peoria has 2 neighbours.
- Sun City census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
- Surprise The seventh most populous city in Arizona. It is located in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Surprise is known for its many retirement communities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Surprise Stadium and the Surprise Civic Center.
Demographics
The population of Peoria increased by 14.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 154,065 | - | census |
| 2011 | 155,014 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 155,326 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 156,354 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 157,770 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 160,431 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 164,212 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 168,192 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 172,263 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 175,961 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 179,872 | 2.17% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 518,012 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 440,092 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 17.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 504,258 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 439,041 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 81.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.5% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 27.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 61.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 32,478 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $226,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,463 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $461 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,044 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 181,130 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.74 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 685,343 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,466,790 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,353,021 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 5,819,701 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,873 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,181 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,500 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 33,113 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 16,476 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,536 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,129 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 24,552 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,383 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28,022 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,217.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 136.45 |
Other Places in Peoria
1 Peoria City Hall
8401 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Peoria Fire Department Administration
8351 W Cinnabar Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 City of Peoria Engineering
9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
8850 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 City of Peoria Administration Office
9875 N 85th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Peoria City Permits Department
8401 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Peoria (11)
People born in Peoria, including United States Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, football player Kyle Kosier, Player of football Tim Toone, .
List
- Tyler Schmitt (Player of American football) he was born in 25/03/1986
- Eric Hagg (Player of American football) he was born in 15/09/1989
- Jamal Miles (American football player) he was born in 28/03/1991
- Lauren Haeger she was born in 03/09/1992
- Luke Holland he was born in 14/06/1993
- Matthew Liberatore (American baseball player) he was born in 06/11/1999
- DeWayne Russell (American basketball player) he was born in 10/02/1994
- Bryce Duke (American professional football player) he was born in 28/02/2001
Schools in Peoria
College & universities near Peoria, AZ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104708 | Glendale Community College | Glendale (AZ) | 85302 |
| 490452 | Kor Beauty Academy | Peoria (AZ) | 85382-4958 |
| 105899 | Arizona Christian University | Glendale (AZ) | 85306-3216 |
| 421708 | Arizona College-Glendale | Glendale (AZ) | 85302-3851 |
| 407009 | Arizona State University-West | Glendale (AZ) | 85306 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peoria, AZ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PXN | Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona | 9617 North Metro Parkway West | BUS |
| PHG | Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona | 2115 East Buckeye Road | BUS |
| PHA | Phoenix (Airport), Arizona | 3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd. | BUS |
| MRC | Maricopa | 19427 N. John Wayne Parkway | RAIL |
Post offices near Peoria
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria Downtown Post Office | Peoria (AZ) | 85345 |
| Peoria Post Office | Peoria (AZ) | 85381 |
| Glendal Post Office | Glendale (AZ) | 85302 |
| Youngtown Post Office | Youngtown (AZ) | 85363 |
| Sun City Post Office | Sun City (AZ) | 85351 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Peoria , Illinois The third most populous city in Illinois. It is located on the Illinois River in central Illinois. Peoria is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Peoria Civic Center and the Peoria Zoo. with a population of 109,428 people.
- Peoria , Kansas settlement in Franklin County, Kansas, USA with a population of 696 people.
- Peoria , Oklahoma town in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA with a population of 135 people.
Other cities in Maricopa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Maricopa County , AZ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 1,708,127 | The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area. |
| Mesa | 528,159 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area. |
| Chandler | 265,398 | The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Scottsdale | 262,647 | The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. |
| Gilbert | 257,658 | The fifth most populous city in Arizona. |
| Glendale | 255,307 | The second most populous city in Arizona. |
| Maryvale | 208,189 | Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Tempe | 200,402 | The third most populous city in Arizona. |
| Tempe Junction | 158,368 | A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Surprise | 147,965 | The seventh most populous city in Arizona. |
| Goodyear | 90,622 | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Avondale | 88,914 | The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona. |
| Buckeye | 85,224 | Town in Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Queen Creek | 60,097 | Town in Arizona, United States |
| Sun City | 37,499 | Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States |
| El Mirage | 36,481 | City in Arizona |
Distance to Other Cities
Peoria distances to largest Arizona cities
