Peru, Nebraska

Population Data for Peru, NE:

Population – 1120
Male – 50.89 %
Female – 49.11 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 96.25 %
Hispanic – 2.23 %
African American – 1.34 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.27 %
Asian – 0.27 %

Geographic Data for Peru, Nebraska:

Population Density – 26.03 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1051 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Peru:

In Elementary School – 100 (15.92 %)
In High School – 46 (7.32 %)
In College – 461 (73.41 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 71 (16.06 %)
Associate’s Degree – 34 (7.69 %)
Some College, No Degree – 107 (24.21 %)
High School Graduate – 106 (23.98 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 28 (6.33 %)

Employment and Household Data for Peru, NE:

Percentage of People Employed – 58.29 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 12.03 %
Unemployment Level – 17.10 %

Median Household Income – $27,298.00
Average Household Size – 2.34

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.89 %
2 Vehicles – 27.59 %
3 or more Vehicles – 20.69 %

Average Cost to Rent in Peru - $362 per month