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Peru

Indiana · 11,073 residents · 5.056 sq mi
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Peru has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,065. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,700. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,073
−15%since 2000
from 12,994 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,190 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,570 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K13K13K1990201020202024Peru
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,065
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,668 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,603
+23%since 2000
from $17,497 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(11,972)
Black2.9%(379)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(172)
Asian0.4%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(1,505)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(9,819)
Black2.1%(230)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(317)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other2.6%(285)
Diversity Score19.2%(2,127)
Diversity Score
19
+66%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peru, Indiana?

Peru, Indiana has about 11,073 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peru, Indiana?

The typical household in Peru, Indiana earns about $40,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peru, Indiana expensive?

In Peru, Indiana, the median home is worth about $63,700, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Peru, Indiana?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Peru, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peru, Indiana?

About 24.7% of people in Peru, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peru, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Peru, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,770 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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