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Peru

County:
Nemaha County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.526
State:
Nebraska

Peru is a city located in Nemaha County, Nebraska. Peru has a 2026 population of 685. Peru is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 1.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 678 in 2020.

The median household income in Peru is $44,028 with a poverty rate of 26.55%. The median age in Peru is 21.3 years: 21.4 years for males, and 21.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 126.0 males.

685
Total Population
1,303
Density (mi²)
1 0.15%
Growth

Peru Population

Peru Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202668510.15%
202568410.15%
2024683365.56%
2023647274.35%
202262050.81%
2021615-63-9.29%
202067810.15%
2019749-6-0.79%
2018755-3-0.4%
2017758-23-2.94%
2016781-13-1.64%
2015794-38-4.57%
2014832101.22%
2013822536.89%
2012769-16-2.04%
2011785-80-9.25%
2010769-1-0.13%

Median Age

Overall: 21.3 years
Female: 21.1 years
Male: 21.4 years

Peru Adults

There are 554 adults, (69 of whom are seniors) in Peru.

Sex Ratio

Female: 289 (44.3%)
Male: 364 (55.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Peru includes 87.29% White, 4.44% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White57087.29%
Two or more races436.58%
Black or African American294.44%
Native American71.07%
Asian20.31%
Other race20.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races81.23%
White60.92%
Black or African American20.31%
Other race20.31%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White56486.37%
Two or more races355.36%
Black or African American274.13%
Native American71.07%
Asian20.31%

Peru Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Peru 's average per capita income is $45,625. Household income levels show a median of $44,028. The poverty rate stands at 26.55%.

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
Non Families$44,464$46,990
Households$44,028$55,697
Families-$62,404
Married Families--

$45,625

Average Income

$44,028

Median Household Income

26.55%

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)