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Peru Community Schools
Peru Community Schools is a unified school district in Indiana with a community population of 13,078. The median household income is $49,734 and the median age is 41.6.
13,078
Population
310
People / sq mi
$49,734
Median Income
41.6
Median Age
Peru Community Schools covers 42 sq mi of land at 309.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$49,734
Median Household Income
$29,142
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$102,400
Median Home Value
$823
Median Rent
74.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.3%
High School+
16.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peru Community Schools serves a community with a population of 13,078 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Indiana.
The median household income in Peru Community Schools is $49,734, with a per capita income of $29,142. The poverty rate is 19.0%.
Peru Community Schools is 89.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 56.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Peru Community Schools, 90.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Peru Community Schools is $102,400, with a median rent of $823. The homeownership rate is 74.3%.
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Data for Peru Community Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1808850).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.