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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

30.5% unemployed in Peoria Heights in 2018

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30.5 percent of Peoria Heights residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Peoria Heights population reached 4,790.

Out of 3,331 people who had a job, 31 were employed in the Armed Forces and 3,300 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Peoria Heights for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed1,45930.5
Employed3,33169.5
Employed in civilian labor force3,30068.9
Employed in armed forces310.65

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