Peru, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
11,584
Unemployment
8.7%
Poverty
22.6%
Median Home
$61,200
Median Income
$39,267
Median Rent
$683
Peru SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
4
Commute
8.5
Peru, IN Crime Report
421
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,836.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
54.91%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Peru / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 421 | 3,836.7 | 2,341.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 51 | 464.8 | 370.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.1 | 79.2 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 47 | 428.3 | 249.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 370 | 3,371.9 | 1,971.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 46 | 419.2 | 323.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 309 | 2,816.0 | 1,443.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 136.7 | 203.8 | 219.9 |
Peru, IN Cost Of Living
78
Peru's Overall Cost Of Living
Peru's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Peru | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 92 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 42 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
Peru, IN Photos
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Rankings for Peru in Indiana
Map Of Peru, IN
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Population over time in Peru
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11,584 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 11,460 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 11,510 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 11,415 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 11,197 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 11,199 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 11,274 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 11,475 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 11,571 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 11,563 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Peru
| Race | Peru | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.6% | 79.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 8.5% | 9.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 6.9% | 18.0% |
Gender in Peru
| Gender | Peru | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Peru for adults over 25
| Education | Peru | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Peru, Indiana
| Income | Peru | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.0% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.9% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.4% | 14.0% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 4.9% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 4.2% | 7.7% |
