Peru, New York

Population Data for Peru, NY:

Population – 5615
Male – 48.67 %
Female – 51.33 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 97.83 %
Hispanic – 0.85 %
African American – 0.84 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.05 %
Asian – 0.46 %

Geographic Data for Peru, New York:

Population Density – 91.60 per sq. mi
Elevation – 135 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Peru:

In Elementary School – 769 (46.41 %)
In High School – 414 (24.98 %)
In College – 312 (18.83 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 440 (11.93 %)
Associate’s Degree – 515 (13.96 %)
Some College, No Degree – 692 (18.76 %)
High School Graduate – 961 (26.05 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 270 (7.32 %)

Employment and Household Data for Peru, NY:

Percentage of People Employed – 60.94 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.55 %
Unemployment Level – 5.50 %

Median Household Income – $40,774.00
Average Household Size – 2.71

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 24.74 %
2 Vehicles – 44.98 %
3 or more Vehicles – 18.04 %

Average Cost to Rent in Peru - $519 per month