CITY
Peru
Pennsylvania · 76 residents · 0.033 sq mi
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Population has grown 17% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 63.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 63.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202476
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Peru, Pennsylvania?
Peru, Pennsylvania has about 76 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Peru, Pennsylvania?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Peru, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Peru, Pennsylvania?
About 0.0% of people in Peru, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PennsylvaniaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024