Peru Population

2011–2026

1,947

2026 projection

25% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Peru. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,947+231.20%
20251,924+441.16%
20231,880+734.04%
20221,807+34923.94%
20211,458-996.36%
20201,557-402.50%
20191,597+855.62%
20181,512-140.92%
20171,526-1247.52%
20161,650+35026.92%

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Peru Demographics

37.7median age

Median age

Female37.4 yrs
Male39.2 yrs

Adults

1,524
372 seniors · 24%1,152 other adults

Sex

Female 53.9% · 1,060Male 46.1% · 905

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 20 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Peru Income

$66,812median household income

Median household income

$66,812

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$55,677

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Peru Marital Status

51% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married51%56%47%
Never married37%35%39%
Divorced6%7%5%
Widowed6%<1%9%
Separated<1%2%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201