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The City of Peru had a population of 9,775 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Peru is located at latitude 41.3275 and longitude -89.129 in LaSalle County. The formal boundaries for the City of Peru encompass a land area of 9.01 sq. miles and a water area of 0.11 sq. miles. LaSalle County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Peru has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Peru is located within Township of Peru, a minor civil division (MCD) of LaSalle County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,775 (100%) |
| Population Density | 936 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,808 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,211 |
| Median Home Value | $154,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,853 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,358 (69.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,122 (23.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 373 (7.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,480 |
| Average Household Size | 2.13 |
| Family Households | 2,795 (62.4%) |
The table below compares Peru to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 227 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 780 | 47th |
| Median Household Income | # 595 | 59th |
| Per Capita Income | # 368 | 75th |
| Diversity Index | # 574 | 61st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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