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East Peru

Iowa · 125 residents · 0.936 sq mi
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East Peru has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $42,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−18%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
134 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+34%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
61941281611941990201020202024East Peru
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,750
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,775
+81%since 2000
from $14,756 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−54.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
+38%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Peru, Iowa?

East Peru, Iowa has about 125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Peru, Iowa earns about $50,750 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 $42,500, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in East Peru, Iowa?

About 11.1% 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 6.9% of people in East Peru, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Peru, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, East Peru, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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