What is the population of Peru?

The population of Peru, MA is 833.

Where is Peru located?

Peru, MA is located at latitude 42.4381400 and longitude -73.0459300. It is in United States.

What is the area of Peru?

The area of Peru, MA is 67.4 km².

What is the elevation of Peru?

Peru, MA has an elevation of 625 meters (2051 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Peru in?

Peru, MA is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Peru in?

Peru is in the state of Massachusetts, United States.

What county is Peru, MA in?

Peru is in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

How has the population of Peru changed?

The population of Peru, MA has decreased from 847 (2010) to 833 (2020), a change of -1.7%.

Peru, Massachusetts

Peru: town in Massachusetts, United States

About

Peru is a town located in the county of Berkshire in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 847 and a population density of 13 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 833 inhabitants.

The town was created 259 years ago in 1766.

Peru locator map — Location of Peru on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Peru

Population	833 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Massachusetts (United States)
County	Berkshire County
Postal code	01235
Phone Area Codes	413
Area	67.4 km²
Latitude & Longitude	42.4381,-73.0459
Altitude	2,064 feet / 629 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1767 (259 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone
Local time	20:52:49 (15th April 2026)
Density	12 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-1.68% (2010-2020)
Weather	78℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

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Geography

Peru is located at 42°26'17"N 73°2'45"W (42.4381400, -73.0459300).

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Weather

78°F

Chance Rain Showers

8 mph S Wednesday

A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Peru decreased by 1.68% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	847	-	census
2011	853	0.7%	estimation process
2012	853	0%	estimation process
2013	848	-0.59%	estimation process
2014	848	0%	estimation process
2015	848	0%	estimation process
2016	843	-0.59%	estimation process
2017	840	-0.36%	estimation process
2018	838	-0.24%	estimation process
2019	834	-0.48%	estimation process
2020	833	-0.12%	estimation process

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People born in Peru (7)

People born in Peru, including Confederate Army general Claudius W. Sears, banker and financial publisher from Massachusetts, United States John Thompson, politician Luther Badger, .

More notable people

Russell M. Little (American politician from New York) he was born in 28/12/1809
A. W. Tiffany (American politician) he was born in 08/07/1827
Seraph Frissell (American physician, medical writer) she was born in 20/08/1840
Charles C. Hascall (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1796

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Peru, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
425986	Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus	Pittsfield (MA)	01201-5300

Nearby Transit Stations (25)

Rail and bus stations connected to Peru, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
PIT	Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center	1 Columbus Avenue	RAIL
NHT	Union Station	170 Pleasant Street	RAIL
GFD	John W. Olver Transit Center	12 Olive Street	RAIL
AMM	Amherst, Massachusetts	13 Railroad St.	RAIL
SPG	Springfield Union Station	66 Lyman St.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Peru.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Hinsdal Post Office	Hinsdale (MA)	01235

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Other cities in Berkshire County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkshire County , MA. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Pittsfield	41,834	The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
North Adams	12,737	City in Massachusetts, United States
Adams	7,955	Town in Massachusetts, United States
Williamstown	7,631	Town in Massachusetts
Great Barrington	6,976	Town in Massachusetts
Dalton	6,479	Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Lee	5,629	Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Lenox	4,933	Town of Massachusetts, United States
Sheffield	3,112	Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Cheshire	3,105	Town in Massachusetts
Lanesborough	2,925	City in Massachusetts, United States
Hinsdale	1,902	City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Stockbridge	1,883	Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Becket	1,707	Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Otis	1,531	City in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
New Marlborough	1,450	Town in Massachusetts, USA