Peru, Illinois
Peru: city in Illinois, United States
About
Peru is a city located in the county of LaSalle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,295 and a population density of 643 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,612 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Peru
| Population | 9,612 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | LaSalle County |
| Postal code | 61354 |
| Phone Area Codes | 815 |
| Area | 16 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3275,-89.1290 |
| Altitude | 1,959 feet / 597 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:38:08 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 601 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.11% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Peru is located at 41°19'39"N 89°7'44"W (41.3275300, -89.1289700).
Peru map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as h...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Peru decreased by 7.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,295 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,269 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,199 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,093 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,023 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,949 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,886 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,829 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,794 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,718 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,612 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Peru
1Peru Diamond Railroad Crossing
100 Church St, Peru, IL 61354, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Peru
1Peru Municipal Building
1901 4th St, Peru, IL 61354 View details
Website available
2City of Peru
1901 4th St, Peru, IL 61354 View details
Phone: +18152230061 | Website available
3Peru Municipal Electric Department
4005 Plank Rd, Peru, IL 61354 View details
Phone: +18152230044 | Website available
People born in Peru (13)
People born in Peru, including composer and performer of piano music. Zez Confrey, baseball player J. A. Happ, baseball player Russ Meyer, .
More notable people
- William E. Metzger (American automotive pioneer) he was born in 30/09/1868
- Katharine Bushnell (American physician and missionary) she was born in 05/02/1856
- Ken Gorgal (American football player (1929-2016)) he was born in 13/02/1929
- Nora Kirkpatrick (American actress) she was born in 06/12/1984
- Thomas Lynch (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1863
- John Virginius Bennes (American architect) he was born in 23/08/1867
- W. T. Cook (American college football, basketball and baseball coach (1884-1970)) he was born in 01/01/1884
- Florence Holbrook (American educator and author) she was born in 01/01/1860
- George A. Harrop (American physician) he was born in 05/11/1890
- Frederic Howard Hatton (American actor (1879-1946)) he was born in 30/07/1879
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Peru, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145831 | Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby (IL) | 61348-9692 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Peru, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Peru.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Peru Post Office | Peru (IL) | 61354 |
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Other cities in LaSalle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in LaSalle County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 18,097 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Streator | 12,933 | City in Illinois |
| La Salle | 9,609 | City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States |
| Mendota | 6,904 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Northville | 6,753 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Marseilles | 4,778 | City in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Deer Park | 4,199 | Village in United States of America |
| Oglesby | 3,526 | City in LaSalle Co. |
| Sheridan | 2,515 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Seneca | 2,179 | Village in Illinois |
| Utica | 1,988 | Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Earlville | 1,570 | City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Garfield | 1,483 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Serena | 1,088 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Leland | 902 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Farm Ridge | 858 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Peru distances to largest Illinois cities