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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Peru

Iowa · 153 residents · 0.936 sq mi
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East Peru has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $19,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

153
+11%since 1990
from 138 in 1990
1990 – 2025
163 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 147 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+10%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
61941281611941990201020202024East Peru
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,083
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,756
+86%since 1990
from $7,928 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$19,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
86.8%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
13.2% rent
0.6
−16%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(15)
9
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−45%since 1990
from 35.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Peru, Iowa?

East Peru, Iowa has about 153 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Peru, Iowa?

The typical household in East Peru, Iowa earns about $32,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Peru, Iowa expensive?

In East Peru, Iowa, the median home is worth about $19,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in East Peru, Iowa?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Peru, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Peru, Iowa?

About 19.1% of people in East Peru, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Peru, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, East Peru, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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