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Pekin is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. Located along the Illinois River, Pekin is the county seat of Tazewell County and had a population of 32,748 as of the 2020 census.

History

Pekin was first settled in 1829, although Native Americans inhabited the area for thousands of years prior. Pekin was incorporated as a city in 1849. The city was named after Peking, China. Historically, Pekin was an important transportation hub, situated along the Illinois River. Agriculture and coal mining were major industries. Today, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and education are important sectors of Pekin's economy.

For more on Pekin's history, visit the Pekin, Illinois Wikipedia page.

County and Location

Pekin is located in Tazewell County, Illinois. The Tazewell County offices are located at:

Pekin is located at latitude 40.5667° N and longitude 89.6333° W. The city has a total area of 15.78 square miles.

Population

According to the 2020 Census, Pekin had a population of 32,748 people. The racial makeup of Pekin is 87.7% White, 6.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. 5.3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

School Districts

Pekin is served by several public school districts:

• Pekin Community High School District 303
• Pekin Elementary School District 108
• Pekin Park District

Transportation

The CityLift public transit system serves Pekin with several bus routes throughout the city. Pekin Municipal Airport offers charter and private flights in and out of the city.

Economy and Major Employers

Historically Pekin's economy was based on agricultural processing, manufacturing, coal mining, and rail transportation due to its proximity to the Illinois River. While those sectors are still important, healthcare, education, retail, and other service industries account for a significant portion of Pekin's economy today.

Major employers in Pekin include:

• Caterpillar Inc. - Engine Manufacturing
1000 Birchwood Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6608
• Pekin Hospital
600 S 13th Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-1600
• Pekin Insurance
2505 Court Street
Pekin, IL 61558
(309) 346-1161
• Hopedale Medical Complex
107 Tremont St #1
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-4900

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in Pekin include:

Mineral Springs Park

Mineral Springs Park is an 189 acre public park located along the Illinois River featuring picnic areas, fishing, hiking trails, and the 7-acre Mineral Springs Lake. The park's address and coordinates are:

Pekin Public Library

The Pekin Public Library located in downtown Pekin features books, media, internet access, genealogy resources, programs for all ages, and more. The library's address is:

Marigold Festival

The annual Marigold Festival is held in September in downtown Pekin, featuring live music, a carnival, food, art, and the crowning of the Marigold Queen. The festival website is: Pekin Marigold Festival

Facebook and Tourism

Pekin has an official Facebook page where residents and visitors can find community updates and events: Pekin Illinois Facebook

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce promotes local tourism, businesses, and events in the Pekin area: Pekin Chamber of Commerce

Sports

The Pekin High School sports teams are known as the Dragons. Visit the Pekin High School Athletics website for information on schedules, scores, rosters and more.

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