Peru, Kansas
Peru: City in Kansas, United States
About
Peru is a city located in the county of Chautauqua in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 139 and a population density of 169 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 125 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Peru
| Population : | 125 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Chautauqua County |
| Postal code : | 67360 |
| Area : | 0.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 784 feet / 239 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:24:57 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 152 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peru is located at 37°5'19"N 96°5'41"W (37.0886700, -96.0947100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Peru decreased by 11.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 139 | - | census |
| 2011 | 138 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 136 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 135 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 132 | -2.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 129 | -2.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 128 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 127 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 126 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 124 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 125 | 0.8% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 19,959 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,047 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,569 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,503 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 82.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 13.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 947 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
Peru zip code is 67360.
County name: Chautauqua, County
fips: 20019
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $119,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,030 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $331 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $778 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,866 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 56,684 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 227,103 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,644,664 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 468,154 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,278 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,944 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,378 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,465 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 862 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 309 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,267 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,111 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,532.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.42 |
People born in Peru (2)
People born in Peru, including maternal grandmother of Barack Obama Madelyn Dunham, soldier from America who fought in World War II Charles T. Payne, .
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Schools in Peru
College & universities near Peru, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155201 | Independence Community College | Independence (KS) | 67301-0708 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peru, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLS | Tulsa, Oklahoma | 317 South Detroit St. | BUS |
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- Peru , Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 10,937 people.
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- Peru , Ohio township in Morrow County, Ohio with a population of 1,531 people.
- Peru , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 1,509 people.
- Peru , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 833 people.
- Peru , Nebraska city in Nebraska, United States with a population of 792 people.
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Other cities in Chautauqua County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chautauqua County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 992 | City in Kansas |
| Cedar Vale | 503 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Chautauqua | 88 | Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State |
| Elgin | 79 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Niotaze | 72 | Human settlement in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States of America |
