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1,807
TOTAL POPULATION
768
MALE POPULATION
1,039
FEMALE POPULATION
73.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
135.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,189
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,479
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,556
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
947
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Peru

The most populous races in Peru are White / Caucasian (1,694 | 93.8%), Hispanic or Latino (70 | 3.9%), and Some other Race (70 | 3.9%).
Race in Peru
Race# Population% Population
Asian432.4%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino703.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,69493.8%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race703.9%
Total1,807100.0%

Ancestry in Peru

The most populous ancestries reported in Peru are Irish (244 | 13.5%), English (242 | 13.4%), Scottish (200 | 11.1%), French (199 | 11.0%), and Italian (117 | 6.5%), together accounting for 55.4% of all Peru residents.
Ancestry in Peru
Ancestry# Population% Population
American734.0%
Arab724.0%
Armenian130.7%
British362.0%
Burmese432.4%
Central American351.9%
Danish482.7%
Dutch613.4%
English24213.4%
European1055.8%
French19911.0%
French Canadian1075.9%
German643.5%
Greek713.9%
Hungarian532.9%
Irish24413.5%
Italian1176.5%
Lebanese724.0%
Lithuanian412.3%
Norwegian331.8%
Polish150.8%
Russian211.2%
Salvadoran351.9%
Scottish20011.1%
Swedish593.3%
Swiss150.8%
Ukrainian603.3%
Welsh140.8%
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Immigrants in Peru

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Peru came from Europe (100 | 5.5%), Central America (70 | 3.9%), Latin America (70 | 3.9%), Northern Europe (67 | 3.7%), and Norway (59 | 3.3%), together accounting for 20.2% of all Peru residents.
Immigrants in Peru
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia432.4%
Central America703.9%
Denmark80.4%
Eastern Asia432.4%
Eastern Europe211.2%
El Salvador351.9%
Europe1005.5%
Greece120.7%
Korea432.4%
Latin America703.9%
Mexico351.9%
Northern Europe673.7%
Norway593.3%
Southern Europe120.7%
Ukraine211.2%
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Sex and Age in Peru

Sex and Age in Peru

The most populous age groups in Peru are 40 to 44 Years (108 | 14.1%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (133 | 12.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Peru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (5.5%)128 (12.3%)
5 to 9 Years33 (4.3%)88 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Years9 (1.2%)64 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years58 (7.5%)21 (2.0%)
20 to 24 Years36 (4.7%)10 (1.0%)
25 to 29 Years97 (12.6%)106 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)35 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years106 (13.8%)133 (12.8%)
40 to 44 Years108 (14.1%)60 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years41 (5.3%)56 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years53 (6.9%)65 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years22 (2.9%)5 (0.5%)
60 to 64 Years62 (8.1%)65 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years23 (3.0%)89 (8.6%)
70 to 74 Years13 (1.7%)16 (1.5%)
75 to 79 Years36 (4.7%)21 (2.0%)
80 to 84 Years15 (1.9%)15 (1.4%)
85 Years and over14 (1.8%)62 (6.0%)
Total768 (100.0%)1,039 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Peru

Median Family Size in Peru

The median family size in Peru is 2.88 persons per family, with married-couple families (415 | 84.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (59 | 12.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Peru
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple415 (84.7%)3.03
Single Male/Father16 (3.3%)2.88
Single Female/Mother59 (12.0%)1.85
Total Families490 (100.0%)2.88

Median Household Size in Peru

The median household size in Peru is 2.41 persons per household, with single male/father households (16 | 2.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.69 persons per household. non-family households (196 | 28.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Peru
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple415 (60.5%)3.03
Single Male/Father16 (2.3%)3.69
Single Female/Mother59 (8.6%)2.08
Non-family196 (28.6%)1.11
Total Households686 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Peru

Out of a total of 686 households in Peru, 490 (71.4%) are family households, while 196 (28.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 237, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 176.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Peru
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-176 (25.7%)
2-Person Households237 (34.5%)20 (2.9%)
3-Person Households82 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households104 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households57 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (71.4%)196 (28.6%)

Female Fertility in Peru

Fertility by Age in Peru

Average fertility rate in Peru is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 119.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Peru
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years18 (100.0%)119.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Peru

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Peru
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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 Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree18 (100.0%)346.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Peru

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Peru
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Peru

Income Overview in Peru

Per Capita Income in Peru is $36,189, while median incomes of families and households are $89,479 and $70,556 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,807$36,189
Median Family Income490$89,479
Mean Family Income490$102,710
Median Household Income686$70,556
Mean Household Income686$89,262
Income Deficit490$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,80715.04%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,80784.96¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,8070.35

Earnings by Sex in Peru

Average Earnings in Peru are $51,775, $57,500 for men and $48,854 for women, a difference of 15.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Peru
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male518 (51.8%)$57,500
Female481 (48.1%)$48,854
Total999 (100.0%)$51,775

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Peru

The most common earnings brackets in Peru are $100,000+ for men (91 | 17.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (112 | 23.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Peru
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less18 (3.5%)10 (2.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49912 (2.3%)10 (2.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)43 (8.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)29 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49935 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99943 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99971 (13.7%)16 (3.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99913 (2.5%)12 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99915 (2.9%)17 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (2.1%)77 (16.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)32 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (1.2%)50 (10.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99985 (16.4%)112 (23.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99933 (6.4%)53 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (16.4%)20 (4.2%)
$100,000+91 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total518 (100.0%)481 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Peru

Average earnings in Peru are $63,017 for men and $50,225 for women, a difference of 20.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,329, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $68,173. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $52,206, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $52,188.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Peru
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$85,329$52,206
Graduate Degree$68,173$52,188
Total$63,017$50,225

Family Income in Peru

Family Income Brackets in Peru

According to the Peru family income data, there are 156 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Peru
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000142.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999153.1%
$25,000 to $34,999295.9%
$35,000 to $49,999122.4%
$50,000 to $74,99915631.8%
$75,000 to $99,9995310.8%
$100,000 to $149,99910220.8%
$150,000 to $199,9998116.5%
$200,000+285.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Peru

4-person families (88 | 18.0%) account for the highest median family income in Peru with $129,479 per family, while 2-person families (251 | 51.2%) have the highest median income of $32,747 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Peru
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families251 (51.2%)$65,494
3-Person Families84 (17.1%)$94,741
4-Person Families88 (18.0%)$129,479
5-Person Families57 (11.6%)$0
6-Person Families10 (2.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total490 (100.0%)$89,479

Family Income by Number of Earners in Peru

Family Income by Number of Earners in Peru
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners95 (19.4%)$0
1 Earner87 (17.8%)$54,290
2 Earners284 (58.0%)$128,646
3+ Earners24 (4.9%)$0
Total490 (100.0%)$89,479

Household Income in Peru

Household Income Brackets in Peru

With 220 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Peru, accounting for 32.1% of all households. In contrast, only 12 households (1.8%) fall into the $35,000 to $49,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Peru
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000355.1%
$10,000 to $14,999182.6%
$15,000 to $24,999365.2%
$25,000 to $34,999294.2%
$35,000 to $49,999121.7%
$50,000 to $74,99922032.1%
$75,000 to $99,9998913.0%
$100,000 to $149,99913820.1%
$150,000 to $199,9998111.8%
$200,000+284.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Peru

The median household income in Peru is $70,556, with the highest median household income of $130,956 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 185 households (27.0%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Peru
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years323 (47.1%)$92,974
45 to 64 Years185 (27.0%)$130,956
65+ Years178 (26.0%)$52,879
Total686 (100.0%)$70,556

Poverty in Peru

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Peru

With 7.5% poverty level for males and 7.4% for females among the residents of Peru, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (52.4%) and 11 females (52.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Peru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (52.4%)11 (52.4%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (11.7%)26 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)18 (14.9%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)7 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (13.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (7.5%)76 (7.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Peru

According to the poverty statistics in Peru, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% 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 Years30 (71.4%)128 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years23 (69.7%)73 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years9 (100.0%)64 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (47.6%)10 (47.6%)
18 to 24 Years73 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years97 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years189 (88.3%)167 (86.5%)
45 to 54 Years94 (100.0%)103 (85.1%)
55 to 64 Years84 (100.0%)63 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (100.0%)91 (86.7%)
75 Years and over65 (100.0%)87 (100.0%)
Total710 (92.4%)952 (92.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Peru

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Peru show that 2.9% or 12 of the total 415 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 26.1%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Peru
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children225 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children34 (73.9%)12 (26.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total403 (97.1%)12 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Peru

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Peru
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (53.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)14 (23.7%)

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

The poverty data for Peru shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 14 of the single-parent households (18.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (26.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Peru
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children12 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (2.9%)14 (18.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Peru

Employment by Class of Employer in Peru

Among the 888 employed individuals in Peru, private company employees (478 | 53.8%), not-for-profit organizations (157 | 17.7%), and state government employees (116 | 13.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Peru
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees47853.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)101.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)364.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations15717.7%
Local Government Employees505.6%
State Government Employees11613.1%
Federal Government Employees414.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total888100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Peru

According to the labor force statistics for Peru, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,443), 65.6% or 947 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.9% or 18 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 46 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Peru
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years18 (22.8%)18 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years343 (84.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years175 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years82 (64.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total947 (65.6%)18 (1.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Peru

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Peru
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School35 (74.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma86 (50.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree255 (85.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher489 (98.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total865 (85.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Peru

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Peru are Community & Social Service (343 | 37.0%), Education Instruction & Library (243 | 26.2%), Management (100 | 10.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (94 | 10.1%), and Health Technologists (94 | 10.1%).
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 Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Management (80.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Peru
OccupationMaleFemale
Management80 (80.0%)20 (20.0%)
Business & Financial33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science54 (75.0%)18 (25.0%)
Computers & Mathematics15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering39 (68.4%)18 (31.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 179 (52.2%)164 (47.8%)
Education, Arts & Media35 (54.7%)29 (45.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library144 (59.3%)99 (40.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)94 (100.0%)
Total (Category)346 (53.9%)296 (46.1%)
Total (Overall)500 (53.9%)428 (46.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Peru are Security & Protection (41 | 4.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (41 | 4.4%), and Healthcare Support (6 | 0.6%).
Services Occupations in Peru

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Peru, the most male-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (51.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (51.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (48.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (48.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Peru
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection21 (51.2%)20 (48.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention21 (51.2%)20 (48.8%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)27 (57.5%)20 (42.5%)
Total (Overall)500 (53.9%)428 (46.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Peru are Office & Administration (71 | 7.6%), and Sales & Related (66 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Peru

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Peru
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related38 (57.6%)28 (42.4%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
Total (Category)38 (27.7%)99 (72.3%)
Total (Overall)500 (53.9%)428 (46.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Peru are , and Construction & Extraction (35 | 3.8%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)500 (53.9%)428 (46.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Peru are Production (39 | 4.2%), and Transportation (28 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Peru

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Peru
OccupationMaleFemale
Production39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation15 (53.6%)13 (46.4%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)54 (80.6%)13 (19.4%)
Total (Overall)500 (53.9%)428 (46.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Peru

Employment Industries in Peru

The major employment industries in Peru include Educational Services (341 | 36.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (123 | 13.3%), Retail Trade (84 | 9.0%), Manufacturing (78 | 8.4%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (70 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Peru

Employment Industries by Sex in Peru

The Peru industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (67.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (66.7%), and Information (66.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Peru
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade40 (47.6%)44 (52.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing15 (33.3%)30 (66.7%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Finance & Insurance21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific17 (32.1%)36 (67.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services179 (52.5%)162 (47.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance42 (34.2%)81 (65.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration21 (35.6%)38 (64.4%)
Total500 (53.9%)428 (46.1%)

Education in Peru

School Enrollment in Peru

The most common levels of schooling among the 402 students in Peru are elementary school (106 | 26.4%), high school (100 | 24.9%), and college / undergraduate (70 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Peru
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten153.7%
Elementary School10626.4%
Middle School5212.9%
High School10024.9%
College / Undergraduate7017.4%
Graduate / Professional5914.7%
Total402100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Peru

Out of a total of 402 students who are enrolled in schools in Peru, 79 (19.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 323 (80.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 59 (67.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 121 (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 Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds29 (33.0%)59 (67.0%)
35 Years and over21 (51.2%)20 (48.8%)
Total323 (80.3%)79 (19.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Peru

Education (106 | 16.8%), science & technology (87 | 13.8%), business (76 | 12.0%), visual & performing arts (58 | 9.2%), and communications (44 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 631 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 & Mathematics375.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural152.4%
Physical & Health Sciences193.0%
Psychology274.3%
Social Sciences436.8%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies355.6%
Science & Technology8713.8%
Business7612.0%
Education10616.8%
Literature & Languages365.7%
Liberal Arts & History101.6%
Visual & Performing Arts589.2%
Communications447.0%
Arts & Humanities386.0%
Total631100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Peru

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Peru

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Peru are males with 2 vehicles (236, accounting for 67.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (226, making up 59.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Peru
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle44 (12.6%)112 (28.1%)
2 Vehicles236 (67.8%)226 (56.6%)
3 Vehicles61 (17.5%)46 (11.5%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (2.0%)15 (3.8%)
Total348 (100.0%)399 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Peru

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Peru are 15 to 19 minutes (239 commuters, 32.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (169 commuters, 22.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (103 commuters, 13.8%).
Commute Time in Peru
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8611.5%
5 to 9 Minutes10313.8%
10 to 14 Minutes16922.7%
15 to 19 Minutes23932.0%
20 to 24 Minutes496.6%
25 to 29 Minutes212.8%
30 to 34 Minutes152.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes648.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Peru

The most common commute times in Peru are 15 to 19 minutes (130 commuters, 33.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (109 commuters, 30.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Peru
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes66 (17.2%)20 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes35 (9.1%)68 (18.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes61 (15.9%)108 (29.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes130 (33.9%)109 (30.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes22 (5.7%)27 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes21 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes15 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes33 (8.6%)31 (8.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Peru

The most frequent times of departure to work in Peru are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (107, 27.9%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (88, 24.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Peru
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM21 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM42 (11.0%)88 (24.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM107 (27.9%)13 (3.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM82 (21.4%)32 (8.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM27 (7.0%)28 (7.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM32 (8.4%)41 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (3.9%)68 (18.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM23 (6.0%)83 (22.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM15 (3.9%)10 (2.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total383 (100.0%)363 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Peru

Occupancy by Ownership in Peru

Of the total 686 dwellings in Peru, owner-occupied units account for 539 (78.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 147 (21.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Peru
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units53978.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14721.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units686100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Peru

Occupancy by Household Size in Peru
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household17625.7%
2-Person Household25737.5%
3-Person Household8211.9%
4+ Person Household17124.9%
Total Housing Units686100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Peru

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Peru
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household87 (49.4%)89 (50.6%)
2-Person Household236 (91.8%)21 (8.2%)
3-Person Household68 (82.9%)14 (17.1%)
4+ Person Household148 (86.6%)23 (13.5%)
Total Housing Units539 (78.6%)147 (21.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Peru

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Peru
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
High School Diploma86 (64.7%)47 (35.3%)
College/Associate Degree161 (75.2%)53 (24.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher292 (96.4%)11 (3.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Peru

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Peru
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11316.5%
35 to 44 Years21030.6%
45 to 54 Years12317.9%
55 to 64 Years629.0%
65 to 74 Years8913.0%
75 to 84 Years7210.5%
85 Years and Over172.5%
Total686100.0%

Housing Finances in Peru

Median Income by Occupancy in Peru

Median Income by Occupancy in Peru
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied539 (78.6%)$72,083
Renter-Occupied147 (21.4%)$0
Average686 (100.0%)$70,556

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Peru

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Peru
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007 (1.3%)14 (9.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)14 (9.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)18 (12.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99915 (2.8%)21 (14.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (3.2%)12 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999220 (40.8%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (7.8%)47 (32.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999138 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more88 (16.3%)21 (14.3%)
Total539 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Peru

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Peru
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49952 (9.7%)21 (14.3%)
$500 to $79955 (10.2%)14 (9.5%)
$800 to $99916 (3.0%)44 (29.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499228 (42.3%)57 (38.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999102 (18.9%)11 (7.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49953 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more33 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total539 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Peru

Housing Structures in Peru

Housing Structures in Peru
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached45265.9%
Single Unit, Attached152.2%
2 Unit Apartments13920.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments355.1%
10 or more Apartments101.5%
Mobile Home / Other355.1%
Total686100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Peru

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Peru
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached441 (97.6%)11 (2.4%)
Single Unit, Attached15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments64 (46.0%)75 (54.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (25.7%)26 (74.3%)
Total539 (78.6%)147 (21.4%)

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%)21 (14.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)14 (9.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms81 (15.0%)35 (23.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms250 (46.4%)65 (44.2%)
8 or more Rooms208 (38.6%)12 (8.2%)
Total539 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Peru

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Peru
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas313 (58.1%)18 (12.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas27 (5.0%)32 (21.8%)
Electricity58 (10.8%)35 (23.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene141 (26.2%)62 (42.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total539 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Peru

Household Vehicle Usage in Peru
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)32 (21.8%)
1 Vehicle176 (32.7%)83 (56.5%)
2 Vehicles279 (51.8%)32 (21.8%)
3 or more Vehicles84 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total539 (100.0%)147 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Peru

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Peru

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units167372
Median Property Value$270,500$167,300
Median Household Income$65,096$55
Monthly Housing Costs$595$33
Real Estate Taxes$2,729$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Peru

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Peru
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99991 (54.5%)322 (86.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99946 (27.5%)40 (10.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99921 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (2.7%)
Total167 (100.0%)372 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Peru

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Peru
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99973 (43.7%)12 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99913 (7.8%)147 (39.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (5.4%)29 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more33 (19.8%)129 (34.7%)
Total167 (100.0%)372 (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 2.0x21 (12.6%)94,828 (25,491.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)151 (40.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x42 (25.2%)182 (48.9%)
4.0x or more104 (62.3%)12 (3.2%)
Total167 (100.0%)372 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Peru

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Peru
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80012 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49916 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499130 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total167 (100.0%)372 (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 Years185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years189 (79.4%)49 (20.6%)
35 to 44 Years358 (88.0%)49 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,698 (94.5%)98 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Peru

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Peru
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Peru

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Peru
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000116 (89.2%)14 (10.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999401 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999167 (77.3%)49 (22.7%)
$100,000 and over796 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

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 627 (14.6%)158 (85.4%)
6 to 18 Years55 (21.3%)203 (78.7%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)189 (79.4%)
35 to 44 Years37 (9.1%)321 (78.9%)
45 to 54 Years30 (14.0%)197 (91.6%)
55 to 64 Years12 (7.8%)154 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years124 (87.9%)102 (72.3%)
75 Years and over152 (100.0%)114 (75.0%)
Total437 (24.3%)1,484 (82.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Peru

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Peru
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (17.5%)13 (7.5%)
18 to 34 Years18 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years58 (14.8%)73 (19.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (61.1%)39 (37.1%)
75 Years and over50 (76.9%)49 (56.3%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)13 (7.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (61.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (21.5%)18 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Peru: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (21.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Peru: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years58 (14.8%)38 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (35.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Peru: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)26 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (36.1%)30 (28.6%)
75 Years and over36 (55.4%)5 (5.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Peru: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Peru

Computing Device Access in Peru

Computing Device Access in Peru
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop63392.3%
Smartphone61389.4%
Tablet51374.8%
No Computing Device172.5%
Total686100.0%

Internet Access in Peru

Internet Access in Peru
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home54579.4%
Cellular Data Only9213.4%
Satellite Internet213.1%
No Internet497.1%
Total686100.0%

Peru Summary

Peru, New York is a small town located in Clinton County, in the northeastern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Ausable River, and is bordered by the towns of Plattsburgh, Schuyler Falls, and Beekmantown. The town has a population of approximately 3,000 people, and is home to a variety of businesses, including a number of small manufacturing companies.

History

The area that is now Peru was first settled in 1786 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The town was originally known as “The Forks”, due to its location at the confluence of the Ausable and Saranac Rivers. In 1802, the town was officially incorporated as Peru, named after the South American country.
In the early 19th century, Peru was a thriving agricultural community, with a variety of crops being grown in the area. The town was also home to a number of small manufacturing companies, including a sawmill, a gristmill, and a tannery.
In the late 19th century, Peru began to experience a period of economic decline, as the area’s agricultural industry began to decline. The town’s population also began to decline, as many of its residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities.

Geography

Peru is located in the northeastern part of New York State, in Clinton County. It is situated on the banks of the Ausable River, and is bordered by the towns of Plattsburgh, Schuyler Falls, and Beekmantown. The town has a total area of 8.3 square miles, of which 8.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
The town is located in the Adirondack Mountains, and is home to a variety of natural features, including the Ausable River, the Saranac River, and several small lakes. The town is also home to a number of parks and recreational areas, including the Peru Town Park, the Peru Nature Center, and the Peru State Forest.

Economy

Peru’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to a number of small manufacturing companies, including a sawmill, a gristmill, and a tannery. The town is also home to a variety of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
The town is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Ausable Chasm, the Peru Town Park, and the Peru Nature Center. These attractions draw visitors from all over the region, and help to support the local economy.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town of Peru had a population of 3,000 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.3% from other races. The median household income in the town was $41,250, and the median family income was $50,000.
The town is home to a variety of religious denominations, including Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish. The town is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Peru Central School, Peru Free Library, and Peru State College.

Conclusion

Peru, New York is a small town located in Clinton County, in the northeastern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Ausable River, and is bordered by the towns of Plattsburgh, Schuyler Falls, and Beekmantown. The town has a population of approximately 3,000 people, and is home to a variety of businesses, including a number of small manufacturing companies. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and it is also home to a number of tourist attractions. The town is home to a variety of religious denominations, and is also home to a number of educational institutions.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Peru?
Total Population of Peru is 1,807.
What is the Total Male Population of Peru?
Total Male Population of Peru is 768.
What is the Total Female Population of Peru?
Total Female Population of Peru is 1,039.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Peru?
There are 73.92 Males per 100 Females in Peru.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Peru?
There are 135.29 Females per 100 Males in Peru.
What is the Median Population Age in Peru?
Median Population Age in Peru is 39.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Peru
Average Family Size in Peru is 2.9 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 $36,189.
What is the Median Family Income in Peru?
Median Family Income in Peru is $89,479.
What is the Median Household income in Peru?
Median Household Income in Peru is $70,556.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Peru?
Income or Wage Gap in Peru is 15.0%.
Women in Peru earn 85.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Peru?
Inequality or Gini Index in Peru is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Peru?
There are 947 People in the Labor Forcein in Peru.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Peru?
65.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Peru.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Peru?
Unemployment Rate in Peru is 1.9%.