Demographics in Peru, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Peru?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

9,863

Male

4,674

47.4%

Female

5,189

52.6%

Median Age

45.4

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

88.4%

Black

1.0%

Hispanic

9.9%

Asian

1.5%

Two or More

5.2%

Other

3.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.3%

High School or Higher

39.2%

Foreign Born

5.6%

Veterans

4.2%

Married

44.6%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Peru, IL has a population of 9,863 with a median age of 45.4. The racial makeup is 88.4% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 1.5% Asian. About 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.6%.