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Peru

New York · 1,843 residents · 1.924 sq mi
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Peru has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,695. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,843
+22%since 2000
from 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
958 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+17%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Peru
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,695
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,838
+86%since 2000
from $17,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,665)
Black2.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(48)
Asian1.6%(30)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(296)
Diversity Score
16
+226%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
62.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peru, New York?

Peru, New York has about 1,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peru, New York earns about $61,695 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 $170,900, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Peru, New York?

About 35.9% 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 9.0% 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 339 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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