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Peru township

County:
Miami County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
25.013
State:
Indiana

Peru township is located in Miami County, Indiana. Peru township has a 2026 population of 10,694. Peru township is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,623 in 2020.

The median household income in Peru township is $52,881 with a poverty rate of 22.31%. The median age in Peru township is 41.2 years: 39.9 years for males, and 44.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.5 males.

10.7K
Total Population
428
Density (mi²)
26 0.24%
Growth

Peru township Population

Peru township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,694260.24%
202510,668260.24%
202410,642260.24%
202310,6161271.21%
202210,489-155-1.46%
202110,644210.2%
202010,623-20-0.19%
201910,661-76-0.71%
201810,737-84-0.78%
201710,821-88-0.81%
201610,90940.04%
201510,905-5-0.05%
201410,910-53-0.48%
201310,963-110-0.99%
201211,073-41-0.37%
201111,114-177-1.57%
201011,172-33-0.29%

Median Age

Overall: 41.2 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 39.9 years

Peru township Adults

There are 8,151 adults, (1,965 of whom are seniors) in Peru township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,370 (50.6%)
Male: 5,237 (49.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Peru township includes 87.93% White, 3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,32787.93%
Two or more races7707.26%
Black or African American3183%
Other race1161.09%
Native American640.6%
Asian120.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3323.13%
Other race920.87%
White830.78%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,24487.15%
Two or more races4384.13%
Black or African American3183%
Native American640.6%
Other race240.23%
Asian120.11%

Peru township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Peru township 's average per capita income is $38,563. Household income levels show a median of $52,881. The poverty rate stands at 22.31%.

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$79,063-
Families$65,306$80,416
Households$52,881$68,649
Non Families$35,247$45,977

$38,563

Average Income

$52,881

Median Household Income

22.31%

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)