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Peru (NE) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

PO Box
5th St
645a Ave
7th St
735 Rd
Washington St
3rd St
Nebraska St
8th St
Highway 67
646 Ave
646a Ave
644a Ave
736 Rd
Oregon St
2nd St
733 Rd
Hoyt St
Park Ave
732 Rd
R Rd
6th St
737a Rd
738 Rd
Oregon Ter
S Rd
642 Ave
Neal St
S 66th Rd
643a Ave

Population of Peru, Nebraska

StateNebraska
Land Area (mi²)0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,148.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-3.51% (-22)
Growth Since 2020-28.52% (-241)
Rank in State177th
Rank in Country18021th

The population of Peru, NE in 2022 is estimated to be 604. This is a decrease of -3.51% (-22 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Peru by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Peru by Age

Peru Population Pyramid 2022
Peru Median Age
21.5
Total
22.8
Male
20.4
Female
Peru Sex Ratio
50.53%
427
Male
49.47%
418
Female
Peru Age Dependency Ratio
7.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
10.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Peru Adults
771
Adults
(54 of whom are seniors) in Peru.

Population of Peru by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Peru

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 32.04%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 33.44%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 30.04%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Peru

While the overall poverty rate of Peru is 32.04%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (30.04%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (33.44%).

Poverty Rate of Peru by Employment Status and Sex

33.05%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
20.45%
Male Employed
100%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Peru by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
12.16%
High School
20.59%
Some College
15.91%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Peru

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Peru

The most common language spoken in Peru is English, with 96.98% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.18% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Peru by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Peru, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Peru by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree3511.74%
Bachelors Degree5317.79%
Associates Degree103.36%
Some College9230.87%
High School Graduate7424.83%
9th to 12th Grade279.06%
Less Than 9th Grade72.35%

Earnings Statistics of Peru by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$32,000

Average Earnings

$36,544

Average Male

$23,523

Average Female

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