Demographics & People — Peru, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,835 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,100 |
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| Median Age | 41.2 |
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| Total Households | 4,419 |
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| Family Households | 2,736 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1511 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,548 |
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| Black or African American | 376 |
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| Asian | 16 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 442 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,738 |
| Other groups | 2,262 |
| German | 1,895 |
| English | 1,284 |
| Irish | 1,213 |
| American | 891 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 413 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 256 |
| Scotch-Irish | 205 |
| Scottish | 182 |
Language
| English Only | 10,162 |
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| Spanish | 158 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,408 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 834 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,430 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Peru, Indiana.
