females. The per capita income for the town was $14,710. About 11.7% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over. References Further reading New Albany Daily Ledger, July 13, 1863 American Legion Pekin Post 203, The. History of Pekin, Indiana (1959). The American Legion Pekin Post 203 External links Town of New Pekin Pekin Community Betterment Organization Towns in Washington County, Indiana 1883 establishments in Indiana Towns in Indiana Populated places established in 1883