Peru is located in Bennington County, Vermont. Peru has a 2025 population of 526. Peru is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 527 in 2020.
The average household income in Peru is $167,797 with a poverty rate of 4.84%. The median age in Peru is 50.4 years: 52.3 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Peru includes 97.7% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 424 | 97.7% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Peru's average per capita income is $70,789. Household income levels show a median of $123,304. The poverty rate stands at 4.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $166,000 | - |
| Families | $160,536 | $189,286 |
| Households | $123,304 | $167,797 |
| Non Families | - | $110,987 |
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