Peru, Illinois

Population Data for Peru, IL:

Population – 10647
Male – 47.30 %
Female – 52.70 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 96.44 %
Hispanic – 3.98 %
African American – 0.28 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.18 %
Asian – 1.17 %

Geographic Data for Peru, Illinois:

Population Density – 243.81 per sq. mi
Elevation – 509 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Peru:

In Elementary School – 1,021 (44.96 %)
In High School – 601 (26.46 %)
In College – 397 (17.48 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 851 (11.18 %)
Associate’s Degree – 683 (8.97 %)
Some College, No Degree – 1,888 (24.80 %)
High School Graduate – 2,349 (30.86 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 481 (6.32 %)

Employment and Household Data for Peru, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 57.10 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.07 %
Unemployment Level – 5.10 %

Median Household Income – $38,080.00
Average Household Size – 2.34

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 37.75 %
2 Vehicles – 37.33 %
3 or more Vehicles – 13.92 %

Average Cost to Rent in Peru - $488 per month