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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Peru Micro

Peru, IN · 1 counties · 35,962 residents · 373.842 sq mi
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Peru has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,616. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,962
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
96 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+10%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K36K36K37K37K1990201020202024Peru
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,616
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,184 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,439
+38%since 2000
from $17,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Peru on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(33,560)
Black3%(1,066)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(478)
Asian0.3%(115)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(4,099)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(31,123)
Black5%(1,792)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,186)
Asian0.4%(130)
Other3.1%(1,132)
Diversity Score27.6%(9,920)
Segregation Score34.7%(12,485)
Diversity Score
28
+143%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

PeruCENTRAL10,962
What's inside

1 component county

Miami CountyCENTRAL34,487
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Pop 33,628
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peru, IN?

Peru, IN has about 35,962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peru, IN?

The typical household in Peru, IN earns about $50,616 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peru, IN expensive?

In Peru, IN, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Peru, IN?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Peru, IN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peru, IN?

About 15.6% of people in Peru, IN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peru, IN grown since 1990?

Yes, Peru, IN has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 935 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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