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Peru township

County:
LaSalle County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
17.476
State:
Illinois

Peru township is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. Peru township has a 2026 population of 10,056. Peru township is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually but its population has decreased by -0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,143 in 2020.

The median household income in Peru township is $75,417 with a poverty rate of 9.03%. The median age in Peru township is 46.7 years: 45.3 years for males, and 48.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.8 males.

10.1K
Total Population
575
Density (mi²)
15 0.15%
Growth

Peru township Population

Peru township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,056150.15%
202510,041150.15%
202410,026150.15%
202310,01140.04%
202210,007-101-1%
202110,108-35-0.35%
202010,143-28-0.28%
201910,103-78-0.77%
201810,181-36-0.35%
201710,217-59-0.57%
201610,276-64-0.62%
201510,340-74-0.71%
201410,414-73-0.7%
201310,487-106-1%
201210,593-72-0.68%
201110,665-67-0.62%
201010,718-8-0.07%

Median Age

Overall: 46.7 years
Female: 48.2 years
Male: 45.3 years

Peru township Adults

There are 8,157 adults, (2,547 of whom are seniors) in Peru township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,966 (49.3%)
Male: 5,104 (50.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Peru township includes 89.5% White, 4.56% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,01389.5%
Two or more races4654.62%
Other race4594.56%
Asian660.66%
Black or African American550.55%
Native American120.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race4214.18%
Two or more races3183.16%
White3163.14%
Native American120.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,69786.37%
Two or more races1471.46%
Asian660.66%
Black or African American550.55%
Other race380.38%

Peru township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Peru township 's average per capita income is $51,308. Household income levels show a median of $75,417. The poverty rate stands at 9.03%.

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$110,139-
Families$92,527$108,066
Households$75,417$90,822
Non Families$47,312$59,443

$51,308

Average Income

$75,417

Median Household Income

9.03%

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)