Peru is a city located in Miami County, Indiana. Peru has a 2025 population of 10,963. 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 0.24% 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Peru includes 88.12% White, 3.47% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
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% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Peru's average per capita income is $35,303. Household income levels show a median of $46,180. The poverty rate stands at 25.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $75,096 | - |
Families | $57,250 | $67,958 |
Households | $46,180 | $58,723 |
Non Families | $34,136 | $41,008 |
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