Peru is a city located in Nemaha County Nebraska. Peru has a 2024 population of 579. Peru is currently declining at a rate of -3.18% annually and its population has decreased by -11.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 653 in 2020.
The average household income in Peru is $49,293 with a poverty rate of 28.57%. The median age in Peru is 21.9 years: 25 years for males, and 21.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Peru was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 612 | 84.18% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 7.84% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 4.54% |
| Other race | 11 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 10 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 247 | 2.01 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 158 | 1.59 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 74 | 2.64 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 13 | 3.46 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 3.88% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 2.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 85 | 27.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 7.12% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 24.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 4.21% |
| Some College | 92 | 29.77% |
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 | 259 | 245 | 99 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 24 | 8 |
| Black | 15 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,357 | $55,759 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,125 | $58,333 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,114 | $38,750 | $27,019 |
| Some College | $0 | $2,499 | $19,500 |
$35,114
Average Earnings
$38,750
Average Male
$27,019
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.55% of Peru residents speak only English, while 7.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 395 | 85 | 21.52% |
| Black | 43 | 28 | 65.12% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 20 | 57.14% |
| Multiple | 20 | 5 | 25% |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 100% |
28.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.71%
Male Poverty Rate
37.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peru is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peru is White, with 21.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.16% |
| Some College | 12.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 91.67% |
| Female Employed | 40.71% |
| Male Employed | 10.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,875 | $58,479 |
| Households | $41,042 | $49,293 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,139 | $42,142 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
19.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.7%
Male Marriage Rate
17.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
11
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 1.81% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
11.8%
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
55.02%
Born in Peru
96.56%
Native Born
3.44%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
1.93%
Naturalized
96.56% of Peru residents were born in the United States, with 55.02% having been born in Nebraska. 1.51% 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 | 487 | -19 | -3.75% |
| 2028 | 506 | -18 | -3.44% |
| 2027 | 524 | -18 | -3.32% |
| 2026 | 542 | -19 | -3.39% |
| 2025 | 561 | -18 | -3.11% |
| 2024 | 579 | -19 | -3.18% |
| 2023 | 598 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 595 | 5 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 590 | -63 | -9.65% |
| 2020 | 653 | -96 | -12.82% |
| 2019 | 749 | -6 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 755 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 758 | -23 | -2.94% |
| 2016 | 781 | -13 | -1.64% |
| 2015 | 794 | -38 | -4.57% |
| 2014 | 832 | 10 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 822 | 53 | 6.89% |
| 2012 | 769 | -16 | -2.04% |
| 2011 | 785 | 16 | 2.08% |
| 2010 | 769 | 0 | 0% |