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Peru

New York · 1,504 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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The short version

Peru is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,914. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $74,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,504
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
45.4
+19%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Peru
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 52.6%(39)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97%(105)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 143.2%(48)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.8%(133)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.8%(87)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3410.3%(155)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4411.8%(177)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5418%(271)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6414.1%(212)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 749.8%(147)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 848.2%(123)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.5%(7)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,914
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,442 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,709
−14%vs 2000
vs $17,142 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.9%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $638 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
18.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Peru on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,475)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,484)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.2%(83)
Salvadoran0.7%(13)
Ancestry
English18.8%(369)
Irish13.9%(274)
American12.3%(241)
French10.9%(215)
Scottish6.4%(126)
Italian5.1%(101)
German4.9%(96)
Arab3.7%(72)
Lebanese3.7%(72)
Welsh2.8%(56)
Danish1.8%(36)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.8%(35)
Hungarian1.5%(30)
Lithuanian1.2%(24)
Swiss0.9%(18)
Swedish0.9%(17)
West Indian0.8%(16)
Canadian0.6%(12)
Dutch0.6%(12)
Slovak0.5%(10)
Russian0.4%(8)
Armenian0.3%(5)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest French population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.3%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+62%vs 2000
vs 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35%(264)
Married57.3%(432)
Widowed0.9%(7)
Divorced6.8%(51)
Women 15+
Never married39.4%(342)
Married46.5%(404)
Widowed9.4%(82)
Divorced4.7%(41)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peru, New York?

Peru, New York has about 1,504 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Peru, New York?

The typical household in Peru, New York earns about $36,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peru, New York expensive?

In Peru, New York, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Peru, New York?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Peru, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peru, New York?

About 6.9% of people in Peru, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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