East Peru, Iowa
East Peru: Human settlement in Madison County, Iowa, United States of America
About
East Peru is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 125 and a population density of 52 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 133 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about East Peru
| Population : | 133 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 50222 |
| Area : | 2.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 958 feet / 292 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:29:49 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 55 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
East Peru is located at 41°13'37"N 93°55'35"W (41.2269400, -93.9263400).
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Demographics
The population of East Peru increased by 6.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 125 | - | census |
| 2011 | 123 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 122 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 122 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 124 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 124 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 125 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 127 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 130 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 131 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 133 | 1.5% | estimation process |
Schools in East Peru
College & universities near East Peru, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154350 | Simpson College | Indianola (IA) | 50125 |
| 475015 | Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines (IA) | 50266 |
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
| 154156 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Des Moines (IA) | 50312 |
| 153269 | Drake University | Des Moines (IA) | 50311-4505 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near East Peru, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Winterset | 5,428 | City in Iowa |
| Earlham | 1,409 | City |
| Saint Charles | 656 | City in Madison County, Iowa |
| Truro | 501 | City in the U. |
| Macksburg | 122 | Town in Iowa |
| Bevington | 69 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
