Peru, Indiana

Population Data for Peru, IN:

Population – 25373
Male – 50.93 %
Female – 49.07 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 92.16 %
Hispanic – 1.26 %
African American – 4.09 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 1.23 %
Asian – 0.40 %

Geographic Data for Peru, Indiana:

Population Density – 139.08 per sq. mi
Elevation – 649 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Peru:

In Elementary School – 2,841 (48.92 %)
In High School – 1,267 (21.81 %)
In College – 885 (15.24 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,050 (6.20 %)
Associate’s Degree – 957 (5.65 %)
Some College, No Degree – 3,231 (19.08 %)
High School Graduate – 7,835 (46.26 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,073 (6.33 %)

Employment and Household Data for Peru, IN:

Percentage of People Employed – 58.19 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.52 %
Unemployment Level – 4.15 %

Median Household Income – $38,617.00
Average Household Size – 2.46

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 28.49 %
2 Vehicles – 36.49 %
3 or more Vehicles – 17.66 %

Average Cost to Rent in Peru - $462 per month