Demographics in Peru, IN

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

10,835

Male

5,329

49.2%

Female

5,506

50.8%

Median Age

40.8

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

88.1%

Black

3.5%

Hispanic

4.1%

Asian

0.1%

Two or More

6.8%

Other

1.2%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

11.2%

High School or Higher

37.5%

Foreign Born

0.2%

Veterans

6.4%

Married

36.8%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

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

Peru, IN has a population of 10,835 with a median age of 40.8. The racial makeup is 88.1% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 3.5% Black. About 11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.2%.