Peru township is located in Miami County Indiana. Peru township has a 2024 population of 10,709. Peru township is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,622 in 2020.
The average household income in Peru township is $69,260 with a poverty rate of 23.26%. The median age in Peru township is 40.6 years: 39.8 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Peru township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,445 | 89.03% |
| Two or more races | 669 | 6.31% |
| Black or African American | 347 | 3.27% |
| Other race | 79 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 4,230 | 2.47 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 1,816 | 3.12 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 1,656 | 1.19 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 647 | 3.98 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Male | 111 | 2.39 | 64 | 36 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 625 | 8.59% |
| Associates Degree | 838 | 11.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 788 | 10.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 431 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 3,046 | 41.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 247 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 1,298 | 17.85% |
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 | 6,638 | 5,917 | 1,154 |
| 2+ Races | 267 | 257 | 29 |
| Black | 226 | 120 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 208 | 173 | 58 |
| Other Race | 52 | 17 | 1 |
| Native American | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 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 27.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,327 | $57,232 | $45,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $84,375 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $31,953 | $40,542 | $23,345 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,619 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,652 | $48,270 | $30,625 |
| Some College | $45,503 | $51,563 | $38,665 |
$37,652
Average Earnings
$48,270
Average Male
$30,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.82% of Peru township residents speak only English, while 2.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,183 | 2,046 | 22.28% |
| Multiple | 659 | 130 | 19.73% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 102 | 25.31% |
| Black | 347 | 98 | 28.24% |
| Other | 79 | 28 | 35.44% |
| Native | 48 | 24 | 50% |
| Asian | 21 | 4 | 19.05% |
23.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.93%
Male Poverty Rate
25.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peru township is Native, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peru township is Asian, with 19.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.01% |
| High School | 18.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 48.02% |
| Male Employed | 10.51% |
| Female Employed | 10.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,161 | $82,127 |
| Households | $53,423 | $69,260 |
| Married Families | $82,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,582 | $46,829 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
749
Number of Veterans
606
Male Veterans
143
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 334 |
| Vietnam | 179 |
| First Gulf War | 129 |
| World War II | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 288 |
| 65 to 74 | 166 |
| 55 to 64 | 147 |
| 75+ | 99 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 704 | 9.53% |
| Native American | 25 | 52.08% |
| Black | 12 | 3.63% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
79.15%
Born in Peru township
99.68%
Native Born
0.32%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
99.68% of Peru township residents were born in the United States, with 79.15% 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 | 11,279 | 114 | 1.02% |
| 2028 | 11,165 | 114 | 1.03% |
| 2027 | 11,051 | 114 | 1.04% |
| 2026 | 10,937 | 114 | 1.05% |
| 2025 | 10,823 | 114 | 1.06% |
| 2024 | 10,709 | 114 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 10,595 | 114 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 10,481 | -162 | -1.52% |
| 2021 | 10,643 | 21 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 10,622 | -39 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 10,661 | -76 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 10,737 | -84 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 10,821 | -88 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 10,909 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 10,905 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 10,910 | -53 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 10,963 | -110 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 11,073 | -41 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 11,114 | -58 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 11,172 | 0 | 0% |