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 258 years ago in 1766.
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 |
| Altitude : | 2,064 feet / 629 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1767 (258 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:11:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peru is located at 42°26'17"N 73°2'45"W (42.4381400, -73.0459300).
Peru map
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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 |
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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Peru
College & universities near Peru, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425986 | Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus | Pittsfield (MA) | 01201-5300 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peru, MA
| 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 |
Post offices near Peru
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hinsdal Post Office | Hinsdale (MA) | 01235 |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Peru , Indiana city in Indiana, United States with a population of 10,937 people.
- Peru , Illinois city in Illinois, United States with a population of 9,612 people.
- Peru , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 6,882 people.
- 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 , Nebraska city in Nebraska, United States with a population of 792 people.
- Peru , Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 355 people.
- Peru , Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 251 people.
- Peru , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 125 people.
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 |
