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Peru Central School District
Peru Central School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 12,234. The median household income is $95,886 and the median age is 45.1.
12,234
Population
94
People / sq mi
$95,886
Median Income
45.1
Median Age
Peru Central School District covers 130 sq mi of land at 93.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$95,886
Median Household Income
$48,649
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$196,600
Median Home Value
$1,121
Median Rent
84.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.5%
High School+
30.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Peru Central School District serves a community with a population of 12,234 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Peru Central School District is $95,886, with a per capita income of $48,649. The poverty rate is 6.4%.
Peru Central School District is 90.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 66.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Peru Central School District, 90.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Peru Central School District is $196,600, with a median rent of $1,121. The homeownership rate is 84.1%.
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Data for Peru Central School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3622830).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.