How long is the commute from Pekin, IL?
Workers who live in Pekin, IL take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Pekin get to work
| Means of transportation | Pekin | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.3% (±3.2 points) | 79.6% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±2.6 points) | 6.6% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±1.8 points) | 11.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Pekin, the average commute is not measurably different from Tazewell County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pekin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tazewell County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tazewell County, Pekin ranks 20 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2026 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pekin
| Vehicles available | Pekin | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±2.2 points) | 5.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.8% (±3.6 points) | 32.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±3.7 points) | 39.9% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±2.3 points) | 21.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Pekin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Tazewell County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pekin
| Pekin | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±1.8 points) | 11.0% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±1.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±2.3 points) | 90.2% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pekin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Tazewell County (90.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pekin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin | — | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Pekin Township | 1.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Pekin | 3.1 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette Heights | 3.6 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Cincinnati Township (Tazewell County) | 4.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hollis Township | 4.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Elm Grove Township | 4.9 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Creve Coeur | 5.0 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Groveland Township (Tazewell County) | 5.0 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marquette Heights, IL (18.3 minutes), Creve Coeur, IL (16.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hollis Township, IL (27.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tazewell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Mackinaw | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Deer Creek Township | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Cincinnati Township (Tazewell County) | 23.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Little Mackinaw Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Dillon Township | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Minier | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Pekin | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Hopedale Township | 21.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 22 | Pekin Township | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 | Fondulac Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 24 | East Peoria | 20.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Tremont Township | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | Groveland Township (Tazewell County) | 20.0 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Tazewell County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pekin
How long is the average commute in Pekin?
Workers who live in Pekin, IL take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pekin without a car?
9.9% of households in Pekin have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pekin?
7.4% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Pekin worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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