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Peru

New York · 1,514 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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Peru has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,442. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $83,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,514
+1%since 1990
from 1,504 in 1990
1990 – 2024
787 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 782 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
−16%since 1990
from 45.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Peru
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,442
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,914 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,142
+17%since 1990
from $14,709 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$638
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $428 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
20.1% rent
2.3
+13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,484)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(49)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,475)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.7%(11)
Diversity Score4.9%(74)
5
+50%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.9%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.7%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−38%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peru, New York?

Peru, New York has about 1,514 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Peru, New York earns about $36,442 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 $83,000, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Peru, New York?

About 24.9% 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 14.6% of people in Peru, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peru, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Peru, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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