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Peru

County:
Clinton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.924
State:
New York

Peru is a CDP located in Clinton County, New York. Peru has a 2026 population of 1,947. Peru is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Peru is $66,812 with a poverty rate of 13.02%. The median age in Peru is 37.7 years: 39.2 years for males, and 37.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.4 males.

1.9K
Total Population
1,012
Density (mi²)
23 1.2%
Growth

Peru Population

Peru Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,947231.2%
20251,924221.16%

Median Age

Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 37.4 years
Male: 39.2 years

Peru Adults

There are 1,524 adults, (372 of whom are seniors) in Peru.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,060 (53.9%)
Male: 905 (46.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Peru includes 85.39% White, 7.33% Black or African American, 5.5% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,67885.39%
Black or African American1447.33%
Other race1085.5%
Two or more races351.78%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1085.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,67885.39%
Black or African American1447.33%
Two or more races351.78%

Peru Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Peru 's average per capita income is $55,677. Household income levels show a median of $66,812. The poverty rate stands at 13.02%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$97,917-
Families$70,577$95,135
Households$66,812$85,301
Non Families$54,798$53,747

$55,677

Average Income

$66,812

Median Household Income

13.02%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)