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Peru

Illinois · 10,295 residents · 10.367 sq mi
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Peru has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $118,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,295
+5%since 2000
from 9,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
993 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+8%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Peru
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,179
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,060 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,495
+33%since 2000
from $20,658 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(9,230)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(401)
Asian1.1%(108)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(1,299)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(9,303)
Black0.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(633)
Asian1.6%(167)
Other0.6%(65)
Diversity Score21.3%(2,192)
Diversity Score
21
+61%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peru, Illinois?

Peru, Illinois has about 10,295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peru, Illinois?

The typical household in Peru, Illinois earns about $49,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peru, Illinois expensive?

In Peru, Illinois, the median home is worth about $118,300, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Peru, Illinois?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Peru, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peru, Illinois?

About 11.3% of people in Peru, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peru, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Peru, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 993 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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