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Peru Elementary School District 124
Peru Elementary School District 124 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 9,888. The median household income is $73,942 and the median age is 46.7.
9,888
Population
1489
People / sq mi
$73,942
Median Income
46.7
Median Age
Peru Elementary School District 124 covers 7 sq mi of land at 1488.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 64.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$73,942
Median Household Income
$41,868
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$154,700
Median Home Value
$921
Median Rent
75.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.9%
High School+
22.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peru Elementary School District 124 serves a community with a population of 9,888 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Peru Elementary School District 124 is $73,942, with a per capita income of $41,868. The poverty rate is 6.3%.
Peru Elementary School District 124 is 89.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 64.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Peru Elementary School District 124, 94.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Peru Elementary School District 124 is $154,700, with a median rent of $921. The homeownership rate is 75.1%.
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Data for Peru Elementary School District 124 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1731380).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.