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Peru Overview

10,862
TOTAL POPULATION
5,467
MALE POPULATION
5,395
FEMALE POPULATION
101.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,913
PER CAPITA INCOME
$54,479
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,665
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,512
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,037
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Peru

The most populous races in Peru are White / Caucasian (9,498 | 87.4%), Two or more Races (724 | 6.7%), and Black / African American (491 | 4.5%).
Race in Peru
Race# Population% Population
Asian180.2%
Black / African American4914.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4133.8%
Native / Alaskan370.3%
White / Caucasian9,49887.4%
Two or more Races7246.7%
Some other Race940.9%
Total10,862100.0%

Ancestry in Peru

The most populous ancestries reported in Peru are German (1,895 | 17.4%), English (1,284 | 11.8%), Irish (1,213 | 11.2%), American (891 | 8.2%), and Mexican (256 | 2.4%), together accounting for 51.0% of all Peru residents.
Ancestry in Peru
Ancestry# Population% Population
American8918.2%
Austrian60.1%
British10.0%
Burmese190.2%
Cherokee410.4%
Cuban540.5%
Czech50.1%
Dutch1020.9%
English1,28411.8%
European1431.3%
French310.3%
German1,89517.4%
Hungarian260.2%
Irish1,21311.2%
Italian1281.2%
Jamaican40.0%
Korean60.1%
Lithuanian230.2%
Macedonian130.1%
Mexican2562.4%
Navajo80.1%
Northern European210.2%
Norwegian550.5%
Pennsylvania German60.1%
Polish1221.1%
Puerto Rican390.4%
Scandinavian340.3%
Scotch-Irish2051.9%
Scottish1821.7%
Slovene50.1%
South American640.6%
Sri Lankan180.2%
Swedish350.3%
Swiss240.2%
Welsh200.2%
West Indian40.0%
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Immigrants in Peru

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Peru came from England (12 | 0.1%), Europe (12 | 0.1%), Northern Europe (12 | 0.1%), Asia (6 | 0.1%), and South Eastern Asia (6 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.4% of all Peru residents.
Immigrants in Peru
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia60.1%
Central America20.0%
England120.1%
Europe120.1%
Latin America20.0%
Mexico20.0%
Northern Europe120.1%
South Eastern Asia60.1%
Vietnam60.1%
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Sex and Age in Peru

Sex and Age in Peru

The most populous age groups in Peru are 15 to 19 Years (611 | 11.2%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (454 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Peru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years234 (4.3%)210 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years306 (5.6%)290 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years410 (7.5%)419 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Years611 (11.2%)208 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Years358 (6.6%)366 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years292 (5.3%)242 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years262 (4.8%)271 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Years259 (4.7%)407 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years493 (9.0%)351 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years498 (9.1%)433 (8.0%)
50 to 54 Years351 (6.4%)369 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years349 (6.4%)212 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years289 (5.3%)432 (8.0%)
65 to 69 Years330 (6.0%)454 (8.4%)
70 to 74 Years177 (3.2%)266 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years102 (1.9%)178 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years95 (1.7%)117 (2.2%)
85 Years and over51 (0.9%)170 (3.2%)
Total5,467 (100.0%)5,395 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Peru

Median Family Size in Peru

The median family size in Peru is 3.06 persons per family, with single female/mother families (754 | 28.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.45 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (194 | 7.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Peru
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,740 (64.7%)2.97
Single Male/Father194 (7.2%)2.40
Single Female/Mother754 (28.1%)3.45
Total Families2,688 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Peru

The median household size in Peru is 2.43 persons per household, with single female/mother households (754 | 17.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.13 persons per household. non-family households (1,723 | 39.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Peru
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,740 (39.5%)2.97
Single Male/Father194 (4.4%)2.40
Single Female/Mother754 (17.1%)4.13
Non-family1,723 (39.1%)1.15
Total Households4,411 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Peru

Out of a total of 4,411 households in Peru, 2,688 (60.9%) are family households, while 1,723 (39.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,168, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,510.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Peru
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,510 (34.2%)
2-Person Households1,168 (26.5%)197 (4.5%)
3-Person Households705 (16.0%)16 (0.4%)
4-Person Households450 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households203 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households162 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,688 (60.9%)1,723 (39.1%)

Female Fertility in Peru

Fertility by Age in Peru

Average fertility rate in Peru is 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Peru
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years11 (18.6%)53.0
20 to 34 years48 (81.4%)55.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total59 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Peru

18.6% of women with births (59) in Peru are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Peru
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (18.6%)48 (81.4%)

Fertility by Education in Peru

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Peru
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma59 (100.0%)73.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total59 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Peru

81.4% of women with births in Peru are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 18.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 81.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Peru
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma11 (18.6%)48 (81.4%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (18.6%)48 (81.4%)

Income in Peru

Income Overview in Peru

Per Capita Income in Peru is $23,913, while median incomes of families and households are $54,479 and $44,665 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income10,862$23,913
Median Family Income2,688$54,479
Mean Family Income2,688$65,011
Median Household Income4,411$44,665
Mean Household Income4,411$56,114
Income Deficit2,688$13,512
Wage / Income Gap (%)10,8622.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)10,86297.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index10,8620.41

Earnings by Sex in Peru

Average Earnings in Peru are $29,770, $30,110 for men and $29,375 for women, a difference of 2.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Peru
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,986 (56.1%)$30,110
Female2,334 (43.9%)$29,375
Total5,320 (100.0%)$29,770

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Peru

The most common earnings brackets in Peru are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (225 | 7.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (277 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Peru
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less78 (2.6%)277 (11.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999208 (7.0%)96 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499122 (4.1%)205 (8.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999188 (6.3%)77 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499139 (4.7%)94 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99999 (3.3%)56 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49963 (2.1%)11 (0.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99984 (2.8%)66 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499202 (6.8%)58 (2.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999114 (3.8%)171 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999192 (6.4%)69 (3.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999185 (6.2%)245 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999188 (6.3%)167 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99993 (3.1%)123 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999225 (7.5%)153 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999155 (5.2%)78 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999191 (6.4%)150 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999181 (6.1%)59 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999207 (6.9%)123 (5.3%)
$100,000+72 (2.4%)56 (2.4%)
Total2,986 (100.0%)2,334 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Peru

Average earnings in Peru are $36,157 for men and $32,256 for women, a difference of 10.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,464, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $16,693. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,958, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Peru
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$16,693$13,385
High School Diploma$35,284$24,363
College or Associate's Degree$39,241$36,171
Bachelor's Degree$46,154$53,958
Graduate Degree$64,464$2,499
Total$36,157$32,256

Family Income in Peru

Family Income Brackets in Peru

According to the Peru family income data, there are 470 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.5% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 48 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Peru
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002127.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991455.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992208.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992208.2%
$35,000 to $49,99944916.7%
$50,000 to $74,99944616.6%
$75,000 to $99,99947017.5%
$100,000 to $149,99942515.8%
$150,000 to $199,999481.8%
$200,000+511.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Peru

3-person families (662 | 24.6%) account for the highest median family income in Peru with $78,088 per family, while 2-person families (1,336 | 49.7%) have the highest median income of $26,856 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Peru
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,336 (49.7%)$53,712
3-Person Families662 (24.6%)$78,088
4-Person Families370 (13.8%)$78,043
5-Person Families172 (6.4%)$44,500
6-Person Families148 (5.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,688 (100.0%)$54,479

Family Income by Number of Earners in Peru

The median family income in Peru is $54,479, with families comprising 3+ earners (308) having the highest median family income of $83,910, while families with no earners (524) have the lowest median family income of $31,071, accounting for 11.5% and 19.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Peru
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners524 (19.5%)$31,071
1 Earner921 (34.3%)$45,585
2 Earners935 (34.8%)$78,442
3+ Earners308 (11.5%)$83,910
Total2,688 (100.0%)$54,479

Household Income in Peru

Household Income Brackets in Peru

With 812 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Peru, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 49 households (1.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Peru
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003487.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992215.0%
$15,000 to $24,99952011.8%
$25,000 to $34,99956012.7%
$35,000 to $49,99981218.4%
$50,000 to $74,99975917.2%
$75,000 to $99,99953812.2%
$100,000 to $149,99954712.4%
$150,000 to $199,999571.3%
$200,000+491.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Peru

The median household income in Peru is $44,665, with the highest median household income of $55,729 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,565 households (35.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,714, with 168 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Peru
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years168 (3.8%)$30,714
25 to 44 Years1,367 (31.0%)$43,328
45 to 64 Years1,565 (35.5%)$55,729
65+ Years1,311 (29.7%)$43,067
Total4,411 (100.0%)$44,665

Poverty in Peru

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Peru

With 23.6% poverty level for males and 27.4% for females among the residents of Peru, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 170 males (72.7%) and 28 females (84.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Peru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years170 (72.7%)130 (61.9%)
5 Years46 (50.0%)28 (84.9%)
6 to 11 Years170 (41.2%)243 (60.3%)
12 to 14 Years32 (16.2%)123 (45.7%)
15 Years104 (47.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (15.6%)14 (11.4%)
18 to 24 Years120 (21.5%)126 (29.9%)
25 to 34 Years103 (18.6%)184 (35.9%)
35 to 44 Years153 (20.3%)237 (31.3%)
45 to 54 Years182 (21.4%)183 (22.8%)
55 to 64 Years146 (23.2%)129 (20.4%)
65 to 74 Years14 (2.9%)33 (4.6%)
75 Years and over5 (2.1%)28 (6.9%)
Total1,275 (23.6%)1,458 (27.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Peru

According to the poverty statistics in Peru, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.9% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Peru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (27.4%)80 (38.1%)
5 Years46 (50.0%)5 (15.1%)
6 to 11 Years243 (58.8%)160 (39.7%)
12 to 14 Years165 (83.8%)146 (54.3%)
15 Years114 (52.3%)30 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years162 (84.4%)109 (88.6%)
18 to 24 Years439 (78.5%)295 (70.1%)
25 to 34 Years451 (81.4%)329 (64.1%)
35 to 44 Years599 (79.6%)521 (68.7%)
45 to 54 Years667 (78.6%)619 (77.2%)
55 to 64 Years484 (76.8%)504 (79.6%)
65 to 74 Years468 (97.1%)681 (95.4%)
75 Years and over229 (97.9%)378 (93.1%)
Total4,131 (76.4%)3,857 (72.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Peru

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Peru show that 14.7% or 255 of the total 1,740 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 68.8%, comprising of 119 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.0%, which includes 43 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Peru
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,041 (96.0%)43 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children390 (80.7%)93 (19.3%)
3 or 4 Children54 (31.2%)119 (68.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,485 (85.3%)255 (14.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Peru

According to the poverty data in Peru, 33.5% or 65 single-father households and 33.0% or 249 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (57.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (74.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Peru
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children5 (5.6%)9 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children60 (57.7%)159 (36.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)81 (74.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total65 (33.5%)249 (33.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Peru

The poverty data for Peru shows that 255 of the married-couple family households (14.7%) and 314 of the single-parent households (33.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 119 households (68.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 household (74.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Peru
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children43 (4.0%)14 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children93 (19.3%)219 (40.2%)
3 or 4 Children119 (68.8%)81 (74.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total255 (14.7%)314 (33.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Peru

Employment by Class of Employer in Peru

Among the 4,520 employed individuals in Peru, private company employees (3,311 | 73.3%), not-for-profit organizations (408 | 9.0%), and local government employees (237 | 5.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Peru
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,31173.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1012.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1884.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations4089.0%
Local Government Employees2375.2%
State Government Employees1172.6%
Federal Government Employees1242.7%
Unpaid Family Workers340.7%
Total4,520100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Peru

According to the labor force statistics for Peru, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,745), 57.6% or 5,037 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 322 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 79.8% or 578 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.4% or 48 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Peru
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years359 (62.9%)48 (13.4%)
20 to 24 Years578 (79.8%)65 (11.2%)
25 to 29 Years415 (77.7%)49 (11.8%)
30 to 34 Years392 (73.5%)27 (6.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,120 (74.2%)52 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,275 (77.2%)69 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years285 (50.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years312 (43.3%)11 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years276 (22.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,037 (57.6%)322 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Peru

According to labor force statistics for Peru, 68.9% of individuals (3,796) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,510) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 209 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 72.2% or 1,101 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.5% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Peru
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School387 (54.6%)46 (6.5%)
High School Diploma1,731 (70.2%)150 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree1,101 (72.2%)87 (5.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher579 (71.5%)18 (2.2%)
Total3,796 (68.9%)303 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Peru

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Peru are Management (271 | 5.8%), Community & Social Service (242 | 5.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (230 | 4.9%), Business & Financial (181 | 3.8%), and Health Technologists (153 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Peru

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Peru, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (94.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Technologists (95.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (91.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Peru
OccupationMaleFemale
Management92 (34.0%)179 (66.0%)
Business & Financial40 (22.1%)141 (77.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science82 (94.3%)5 (5.8%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering73 (93.6%)5 (6.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 53 (21.9%)189 (78.1%)
Education, Arts & Media36 (42.3%)49 (57.7%)
Legal Services & Support5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (8.5%)129 (91.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating54 (23.5%)176 (76.5%)
Health Technologists7 (4.6%)146 (95.4%)
Total (Category)321 (31.8%)690 (68.2%)
Total (Overall)2,675 (56.8%)2,038 (43.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Peru are Food Preparation & Serving (367 | 7.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (271 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (185 | 3.9%), Security & Protection (123 | 2.6%), and Personal Care & Service (123 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Peru

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Peru, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (89.9%), and Security & Protection (75.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (69.1%), Healthcare Support (56.8%), and Law Enforcement (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Peru
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support80 (43.2%)105 (56.8%)
Security & Protection93 (75.6%)30 (24.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention71 (89.9%)8 (10.1%)
Law Enforcement22 (50.0%)22 (50.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving197 (53.7%)170 (46.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance271 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service38 (30.9%)85 (69.1%)
Total (Category)679 (63.5%)390 (36.5%)
Total (Overall)2,675 (56.8%)2,038 (43.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Peru are Sales & Related (476 | 10.1%), and Office & Administration (365 | 7.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Peru

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Peru
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related265 (55.7%)211 (44.3%)
Office & Administration62 (17.0%)303 (83.0%)
Total (Category)327 (38.9%)514 (61.1%)
Total (Overall)2,675 (56.8%)2,038 (43.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Peru are Construction & Extraction (309 | 6.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (100 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Peru

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Peru
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction309 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair93 (93.0%)7 (7.0%)
Total (Category)421 (98.4%)7 (1.6%)
Total (Overall)2,675 (56.8%)2,038 (43.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Peru are Production (761 | 16.2%), Material Moving (402 | 8.5%), and Transportation (201 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Peru

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Peru
OccupationMaleFemale
Production464 (61.0%)297 (39.0%)
Transportation192 (95.5%)9 (4.5%)
Material Moving271 (67.4%)131 (32.6%)
Total (Category)927 (68.0%)437 (32.0%)
Total (Overall)2,675 (56.8%)2,038 (43.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Peru

Employment Industries in Peru

The major employment industries in Peru include Manufacturing (1,210 | 25.7%), Retail Trade (737 | 15.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (697 | 14.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (386 | 8.2%), and Construction (294 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Peru

Employment Industries by Sex in Peru

The Peru industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (83.1%), Educational Services (81.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (81.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Peru
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction268 (91.2%)26 (8.8%)
Manufacturing828 (68.4%)382 (31.6%)
Wholesale Trade53 (67.1%)26 (32.9%)
Retail Trade391 (53.0%)346 (46.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing208 (77.3%)61 (22.7%)
Utilities31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
Finance & Insurance13 (16.9%)64 (83.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific40 (78.4%)11 (21.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support120 (96.0%)5 (4.0%)
Educational Services40 (18.8%)173 (81.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance131 (18.8%)566 (81.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22 (64.7%)12 (35.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services192 (49.7%)194 (50.3%)
Public Administration135 (60.3%)89 (39.7%)
Total2,675 (56.8%)2,038 (43.2%)

Education in Peru

School Enrollment in Peru

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,421 students in Peru are middle school (688 | 28.4%), high school (613 | 25.3%), and elementary school (530 | 21.9%).
School Enrollment in Peru
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1385.7%
Kindergarten853.5%
Elementary School53021.9%
Middle School68828.4%
High School61325.3%
College / Undergraduate31713.1%
Graduate / Professional502.1%
Total2,421100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Peru

Out of a total of 2,421 students who are enrolled in schools in Peru, 116 (4.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,305 (95.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 45 (35.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 104 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Peru
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds91 (81.2%)21 (18.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old531 (94.0%)34 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds752 (99.3%)5 (0.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds558 (99.1%)5 (0.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds81 (64.3%)45 (35.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over111 (95.7%)5 (4.3%)
Total2,305 (95.2%)116 (4.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Peru

Education (251 | 22.7%), business (245 | 22.1%), arts & humanities (187 | 16.9%), science & technology (99 | 8.9%), and psychology (60 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 1,107 individuals in Peru who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Peru
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics222.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural555.0%
Physical & Health Sciences393.5%
Psychology605.4%
Social Sciences151.4%
Engineering252.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies90.8%
Science & Technology998.9%
Business24522.1%
Education25122.7%
Literature & Languages100.9%
Liberal Arts & History474.3%
Visual & Performing Arts433.9%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities18716.9%
Total1,107100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Peru

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Peru

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Peru are males with 2 vehicles (1,017, accounting for 39.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (752, making up 52.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Peru
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle132 (5.1%)26 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle744 (28.8%)506 (26.2%)
2 Vehicles1,017 (39.4%)752 (38.9%)
3 Vehicles557 (21.6%)578 (29.9%)
4 Vehicles56 (2.2%)42 (2.2%)
5 or more Vehicles78 (3.0%)28 (1.5%)
Total2,584 (100.0%)1,932 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Peru

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Peru are 5 to 9 minutes (743 commuters, 17.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (701 commuters, 16.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (627 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Peru
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3037.0%
5 to 9 Minutes74317.1%
10 to 14 Minutes62714.4%
15 to 19 Minutes58113.4%
20 to 24 Minutes70116.2%
25 to 29 Minutes2846.6%
30 to 34 Minutes61414.1%
35 to 39 Minutes821.9%
40 to 44 Minutes731.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1463.4%
60 to 89 Minutes671.5%
90 or more Minutes1182.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Peru

The most common commute times in Peru are 30 to 34 minutes (419 commuters, 16.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (409 commuters, 22.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Peru
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes203 (8.1%)100 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes334 (13.4%)409 (22.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes319 (12.8%)308 (16.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes389 (15.6%)192 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes384 (15.4%)317 (17.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes169 (6.8%)115 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes419 (16.8%)195 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes72 (2.9%)10 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes38 (1.5%)35 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes62 (2.5%)84 (4.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes46 (1.8%)21 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes60 (2.4%)58 (3.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Peru

The most frequent times of departure to work in Peru are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (468, 18.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (307, 16.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Peru
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM195 (7.8%)72 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM238 (9.5%)68 (3.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM83 (3.3%)69 (3.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM142 (5.7%)132 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM175 (7.0%)113 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM223 (8.9%)183 (9.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM218 (8.7%)307 (16.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM91 (3.6%)163 (8.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM101 (4.1%)85 (4.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM51 (2.0%)83 (4.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM77 (3.1%)41 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM7 (0.3%)39 (2.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM426 (17.1%)249 (13.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM468 (18.8%)240 (13.0%)
Total2,495 (100.0%)1,844 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Peru

Occupancy by Ownership in Peru

Of the total 4,411 dwellings in Peru, owner-occupied units account for 3,089 (70.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,322 (30.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Peru
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,08970.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,32230.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,411100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Peru

Occupancy by Household Size in Peru
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,51034.2%
2-Person Household1,36530.9%
3-Person Household72116.4%
4+ Person Household81518.5%
Total Housing Units4,411100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Peru

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Peru
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,105 (73.2%)405 (26.8%)
2-Person Household1,060 (77.7%)305 (22.3%)
3-Person Household509 (70.6%)212 (29.4%)
4+ Person Household415 (50.9%)400 (49.1%)
Total Housing Units3,089 (70.0%)1,322 (30.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Peru

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Peru
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School236 (46.9%)267 (53.1%)
High School Diploma1,142 (68.8%)518 (31.2%)
College/Associate Degree999 (75.7%)320 (24.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher712 (76.6%)217 (23.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Peru

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Peru
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years61313.9%
35 to 44 Years92220.9%
45 to 54 Years91120.6%
55 to 64 Years65414.8%
65 to 74 Years81318.4%
75 to 84 Years3407.7%
85 Years and Over1583.6%
Total4,411100.0%

Housing Finances in Peru

Median Income by Occupancy in Peru

Median Income by Occupancy in Peru
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,089 (70.0%)$55,814
Renter-Occupied1,322 (30.0%)$24,970
Average4,411 (100.0%)$44,665

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Peru

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Peru
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00072 (2.3%)146 (11.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99951 (1.7%)78 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99955 (1.8%)166 (12.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999116 (3.8%)95 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999132 (4.3%)177 (13.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999395 (12.8%)164 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999589 (19.1%)223 (16.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999627 (20.3%)132 (10.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999469 (15.2%)70 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999474 (15.3%)71 (5.4%)
$150,000 or more109 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,089 (100.0%)1,322 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Peru

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Peru
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300523 (16.9%)101 (7.6%)
$300 to $499839 (27.2%)165 (12.5%)
$500 to $799798 (25.8%)416 (31.5%)
$800 to $999491 (15.9%)243 (18.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499360 (11.7%)315 (23.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99978 (2.5%)26 (2.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)9 (0.7%)
Total3,089 (100.0%)1,322 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Peru

Housing Structures in Peru

Housing Structures in Peru
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,59381.5%
Single Unit, Attached290.7%
2 Unit Apartments841.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2064.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments711.6%
10 or more Apartments1122.5%
Mobile Home / Other3167.2%
Total4,411100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Peru

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Peru
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,768 (77.0%)825 (23.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments33 (39.3%)51 (60.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments21 (10.2%)185 (89.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)112 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other267 (84.5%)49 (15.5%)
Total3,089 (70.0%)1,322 (30.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Peru

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Peru
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms60 (1.9%)183 (13.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms795 (25.7%)521 (39.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,349 (43.7%)306 (23.2%)
8 or more Rooms885 (28.6%)312 (23.6%)
Total3,089 (100.0%)1,322 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Peru

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Peru
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,849 (92.2%)900 (68.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas18 (0.6%)25 (1.9%)
Electricity192 (6.2%)367 (27.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels30 (1.0%)30 (2.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,089 (100.0%)1,322 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Peru

Household Vehicle Usage in Peru
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle189 (6.1%)356 (26.9%)
1 Vehicle944 (30.6%)657 (49.7%)
2 Vehicles1,252 (40.5%)260 (19.7%)
3 or more Vehicles704 (22.8%)49 (3.7%)
Total3,089 (100.0%)1,322 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Peru

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Peru

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,5941,495
Median Property Value$69,000$89,900
Median Household Income$44,665$106
Monthly Housing Costs$381$0
Real Estate Taxes$470$87

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Peru

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Peru
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000545 (34.2%)96 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999657 (41.2%)873 (58.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999313 (19.6%)519 (34.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99936 (2.3%)2 (0.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99943 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)5 (0.3%)
Total1,594 (100.0%)1,495 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Peru

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Peru
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00090 (5.7%)61 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999212 (13.3%)33 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999217 (13.6%)91 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999418 (26.2%)178 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999313 (19.6%)171 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999166 (10.4%)314 (21.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999175 (11.0%)303 (20.3%)
$150,000 or more3 (0.2%)299 (20.0%)
Total1,594 (100.0%)1,495 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Peru

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Peru
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,068 (67.0%)68,717 (4,596.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x172 (10.8%)1,093 (73.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x111 (7.0%)154 (10.3%)
4.0x or more205 (12.9%)122 (8.2%)
Total1,594 (100.0%)1,495 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Peru

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Peru
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,041 (65.3%)6 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499243 (15.2%)911 (60.9%)
$800 to $1,49965 (4.1%)389 (26.0%)
Total1,594 (100.0%)1,495 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Peru

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Peru

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Peru
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years533 (93.7%)36 (6.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,919 (99.4%)12 (0.6%)
19 to 25 Years882 (86.4%)139 (13.6%)
26 to 34 Years775 (80.9%)183 (19.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,347 (89.2%)163 (10.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,421 (86.1%)230 (13.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,158 (91.7%)105 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,191 (99.6%)5 (0.4%)
75 Years and older640 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,866 (91.9%)873 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Peru

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Peru
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born533 (93.7%)36 (6.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,919 (99.4%)12 (0.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen882 (86.4%)139 (13.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Peru

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Peru
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,245 (91.5%)208 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,462 (88.5%)320 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,885 (89.2%)227 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,463 (96.6%)52 (3.4%)
$100,000 and over1,801 (96.5%)66 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Peru

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Peru
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6393 (69.1%)163 (28.6%)
6 to 18 Years872 (45.2%)1,111 (57.5%)
19 to 25 Years189 (18.5%)706 (69.2%)
25 to 34 Years196 (20.5%)604 (63.0%)
35 to 44 Years439 (29.1%)946 (62.6%)
45 to 54 Years444 (26.9%)1,010 (61.2%)
55 to 64 Years449 (35.5%)836 (66.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,186 (99.2%)838 (70.1%)
75 Years and over640 (100.0%)447 (69.8%)
Total4,808 (44.8%)6,661 (62.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Peru

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Peru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years59 (5.2%)5 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years115 (10.3%)108 (11.6%)
35 to 64 Years407 (18.2%)558 (25.4%)
65 to 74 Years80 (16.6%)222 (31.1%)
75 Years and over141 (60.3%)315 (77.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Peru

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Peru: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years141 (6.3%)165 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years46 (9.5%)37 (5.2%)
75 Years and over86 (36.7%)90 (22.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Peru: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.7%)41 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years27 (1.2%)102 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years28 (5.8%)87 (12.2%)
75 Years and over28 (12.0%)50 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Peru: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years32 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years66 (5.9%)81 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years111 (5.0%)214 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.5%)19 (2.7%)
75 Years and over45 (19.2%)40 (9.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Peru: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (2.2%)24 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years172 (7.7%)421 (19.2%)
65 to 74 Years41 (8.5%)108 (15.1%)
75 Years and over92 (39.3%)259 (63.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Peru: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (2.2%)8 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years72 (3.2%)63 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (1.5%)13 (1.8%)
75 Years and over40 (17.1%)86 (21.2%)

Technology Access in Peru

Computing Device Access in Peru

Computing Device Access in Peru
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,85564.7%
Smartphone3,50779.5%
Tablet2,59658.9%
No Computing Device46610.6%
Total4,411100.0%

Internet Access in Peru

Internet Access in Peru
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,93366.5%
Cellular Data Only65314.8%
Satellite Internet2405.4%
No Internet71516.2%
Total4,411100.0%

Peru Summary

Peru, Indiana is a city located in Miami County, Indiana, United States. It is the county seat of Miami County and is located along the Wabash River. The population was 11,417 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous city in Miami County.

Geography

Peru is located at 40°45'17" North, 86°6'15" West (40.754722, -86.104167). According to the 2010 census, Peru has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15.3 km2), of which 5.8 square miles (15.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.

History

Peru was founded in 1834 by William N. Hood, who named it after the country of Peru in South America. The town was platted in 1835 and incorporated in 1837. The first post office in Peru was established in 1837.
The Wabash and Erie Canal was built through Peru in the 1840s, and the town became a major shipping point for agricultural products. The canal was abandoned in the 1880s, and the railroads replaced it as the main transportation route.
The Peru Circus was founded in Peru in 1884 by five local businessmen. The circus was a major success and toured the United States and Europe for many years.

Economy

Peru is a major industrial center in the region. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including DaimlerChrysler, which has a large truck assembly plant in the city. Other major employers include the Peru Foundry, the Peru Paper Mill, and the Peru Plastics Company.
The city is also home to several retail stores, including Walmart, Kmart, and several local businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 11,417 people, 4,717 households, and 2,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,964.3 people per square mile (756.3/km2). There were 5,093 housing units at an average density of 872.3 per square mile (337.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
There were 4,717 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,917, and the median income for a family was $41,917. Males had a median income of $31,917 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,917. About 9.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Peru?
Total Population of Peru is 10,862.
What is the Total Male Population of Peru?
Total Male Population of Peru is 5,467.
What is the Total Female Population of Peru?
Total Female Population of Peru is 5,395.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Peru?
There are 101.33 Males per 100 Females in Peru.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Peru?
There are 98.68 Females per 100 Males in Peru.
What is the Median Population Age in Peru?
Median Population Age in Peru is 41.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Peru
Average Family Size in Peru is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Peru
Average Household Size in Peru is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Peru?
Per Capita income in Peru is $23,913.
What is the Median Family Income in Peru?
Median Family Income in Peru is $54,479.
What is the Median Household income in Peru?
Median Household Income in Peru is $44,665.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Peru?
Income or Wage Gap in Peru is 2.4%.
Women in Peru earn 97.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Peru?
Family Income Deficit in Peru is $13,512.
Families that are below poverty line in Peru earn $13,512 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Peru?
Inequality or Gini Index in Peru is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Peru?
There are 5,037 People in the Labor Forcein in Peru.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Peru?
57.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Peru.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Peru?
Unemployment Rate in Peru is 6.4%.