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East Peru

Iowa · 115 residents · 0.936 sq mi
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East Peru has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $55,600. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
−25%since 2000
from 153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 163 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+22%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61941281611941990201020202024East Peru
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,329
+38%since 2000
from $14,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade21.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
8.7% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+81%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(7)
Diversity Score
7
−31%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Peru, Iowa?

East Peru, Iowa has about 115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Peru, Iowa earns about $50,417 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 $55,600.

How educated are people in East Peru, Iowa?

About 18.6% 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 28.2% 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 23 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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