Peru is a city located in Miami County Indiana. Peru has a 2024 population of 10,958. It is also the county seat of Miami County. Peru is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,937 in 2020.
The average household income in Peru is $58,723 with a poverty rate of 25.44%. The median age in Peru is 40.8 years: 39.6 years for males, and 43.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Peru was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,548 | 88.12% |
| Two or more races | 738 | 6.81% |
| Black or African American | 376 | 3.47% |
| Other race | 133 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,419 | 2.42 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 1,809 | 3.02 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 1,683 | 1.15 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Female | 777 | 3.84 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Male | 150 | 2.21 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 667 | 9.11% |
| Associates Degree | 843 | 11.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 762 | 10.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 449 | 6.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,857 | 39.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 331 | 4.52% |
| Some College | 1,413 | 19.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,631 | 5,784 | 1,121 |
| 2+ Races | 283 | 273 | 29 |
| Black | 255 | 149 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 230 | 195 | 58 |
| Other Race | 70 | 35 | 1 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 25.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,257 | $41,042 | $50,515 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $65,625 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $31,380 | $35,227 | $24,254 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,615 | $21,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,303 | $40,363 | $32,485 |
| Some College | $40,260 | $42,033 | $36,480 |
$35,303
Average Earnings
$40,363
Average Male
$32,485
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.64% of Peru residents speak only English, while 2.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,275 | 2,295 | 24.74% |
| Hispanic | 442 | 141 | 31.9% |
| Multiple | 728 | 130 | 17.86% |
| Black | 376 | 123 | 32.71% |
| Other | 133 | 28 | 21.05% |
| Native | 22 | 7 | 31.82% |
25.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.31%
Male Poverty Rate
26.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peru is Black, with 32.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peru is Multiple, with 17.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.64% |
| Some College | 20.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.7% |
| Male Employed | 14.31% |
| Female Employed | 11.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,250 | $67,958 |
| Households | $46,180 | $58,723 |
| Married Families | $75,096 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,136 | $41,008 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
690
Number of Veterans
545
Male Veterans
145
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 334 |
| Vietnam | 131 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 294 |
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 75+ | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 65 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 653 | 8.75% |
| Black | 16 | 4.44% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 8 | 36.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.92%
Born in Peru
99.76%
Native Born
0.24%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
99.76% of Peru residents were born in the United States, with 79.92% having been born in Indiana. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,985 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 10,979 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 10,974 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2026 | 10,969 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 10,963 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 10,958 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 10,953 | 170 | 1.58% |
| 2022 | 10,783 | -170 | -1.55% |
| 2021 | 10,953 | 16 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 10,937 | -68 | -0.62% |
| 2019 | 11,005 | -78 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 11,083 | -91 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 11,174 | -94 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 11,268 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 11,269 | -7 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 11,276 | -58 | -0.51% |
| 2013 | 11,334 | -115 | -1% |
| 2012 | 11,449 | -44 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 11,493 | -59 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 11,552 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,994 | 151 | 1.18% |
| 1990 | 12,843 | -921 | -6.69% |
| 1980 | 13,764 | -375 | -2.65% |
| 1970 | 14,139 | -314 | -2.17% |
| 1960 | 14,453 | 1,145 | 8.6% |
| 1950 | 13,308 | 876 | 7.05% |
| 1940 | 12,432 | -298 | -2.34% |
| 1930 | 12,730 | 320 | 2.58% |
| 1920 | 12,410 | 1,500 | 13.75% |
| 1910 | 10,910 | 2,447 | 28.91% |
| 1900 | 8,463 | 1,435 | 20.42% |
| 1890 | 7,028 | 1,748 | 33.11% |
| 1880 | 5,280 | 1,663 | 45.98% |
| 1870 | 3,617 | 1,111 | 44.33% |
| 1860 | 2,506 | -8,479 | -77.19% |