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Peru

New York · 1,504 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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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

1,504
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2024
782 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.4
+19%vs 2000
vs 38.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Peru
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$74,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$428
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $638 in 2000
US average: $450
81.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
18.5% rent
2.0
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,475)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(74)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,484)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(49)
3
−33%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
16.9%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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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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