Peru, Indiana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Peru, Indiana is 10,835 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 79th-largest city in Indiana. The median household income is $46,180, the median home value is $84,000, and the median age is 40.8.

The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (11,552 → 11,003).

10,835

Population

2143

People / sq mi

$46,180

Median Income

$84,000

Median Home Value

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Peru covers 5.1 sq mi of land at 2143 people per square mile.

About Peru, IN

Housing cost is the defining feature of Peru: the median home is valued at $84,000. With 10,835 residents, Peru is a city in Indiana.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $46,180, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 22.0%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $84,000, with typical rent around $769.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 4.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Peru city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Peru city had a population of 11,552 in 2010 and 11,003 in 2024, a -4.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,552 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.34%.

Peru city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,003

Population (2024)

11,552

Population (2010)

11,552

Peak (2010)

-0.34%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	11,552	-	-	estimate
2011	11,489	-63	-0.55%	estimate
2012	11,442	-47	-0.41%	estimate
2013	11,325	-117	-1.02%	estimate
2014	11,270	-55	-0.49%	estimate
2015	11,263	-7	-0.06%	estimate
2016	11,273	+10	+0.09%	estimate
2017	11,168	-105	-0.93%	estimate
2018	11,091	-77	-0.69%	estimate
2019	11,023	-68	-0.61%	estimate
2020	10,940	-83	-0.75%	estimate
2021	10,959	+19	+0.17%	estimate
2022	10,796	-163	-1.49%	estimate
2023	10,977	+181	+1.68%	estimate
2024	11,003	+26	+0.24%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	88.1%
Black or African American	3.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$46,180

Median Household Income

$24,619

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$84,000

Median Home Value

$769

Median Rent

70.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

86.4%

High School+

16.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

80.4%

Public Transit

4.8%

Work From Home

22.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

19.3%

Foreign Born

97.6%

Non-English at Home

8.3%

Veterans

20.9%

With Disability

93.3%

Health Insurance

91.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing	26.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management	20.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.6%
Construction	7.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	6.4%
Retail Trade	4.5%
Public Administration	2.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	2.1%
Information	2.1%
Agriculture & Mining	1.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Peru, Indiana has a population of 10,835 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 79th-largest city in Indiana.

The median household income in Peru, Indiana is $46,180, with 22.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Peru, Indiana is $84,000, with median monthly rent at $769 and a homeownership rate of 70.8%.

The median age in Peru, Indiana is 40.8 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The population has declined 4.8% since 2010 (11,552 → 11,003).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.