Census ACS · #776 μSA
Peru Metro Area
The Peru, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has 35,772 residents. The median household income is $61,130 and the median home value is $118,000.
35,772
Population
96
People / sq mi
$61,130
Median Income
$118,000
Median Home Value
The Peru CBSA covers 374 sq mi of land at 95.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$61,130
Median Household Income
$29,185
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$118,000
Median Home Value
$794
Median Rent
75.0%
Homeownership
Education
87.5%
High School+
16.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
4.5%
Work From Home
25.1 min
Avg Commute
18.0%
Foreign Born
Peru spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Peru, In Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 35,772 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #776 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Peru metro area is $61,130, with a per capita income of $29,185.
The Peru, In CBSA spans the state of Indiana.
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Data for the Peru, In CBSA (37940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
In Peru, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $118,000. With 35,772 residents, Peru is a metro area in IN.
The typical household here earns about $61,130, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 11.3%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $118,000, with typical rent around $794.
Peru is among the least college-educated US metro areas, at 16.1% — below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.