Peru, New York
Peru: Town in New York, United States
About
Peru is a town located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,998 and a population density of 76 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,882 inhabitants.
The town was created 253 years ago in 1771.
Quick Facts about Peru
| Population : | 6,882 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Clinton County |
| Postal code : | 12972 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 92.38 km2 |
| Altitude : | 436 feet / 133 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1772 (253 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:17:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 74 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peru is located at 44°34'42"N 73°31'36"W (44.5783800, -73.5268000).
Peru map
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- Official Website
Official website of Peru
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Peru decreased by 1.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,998 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,999 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,986 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,983 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,978 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,945 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,925 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,918 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,912 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,917 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,882 | -0.51% | estimation process |
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People born in Peru (2)
People born in Peru, including businessman Francis A. Pratt, computer scientist Frances E. Allen, .
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Schools in Peru
College & universities near Peru, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190053 | Clinton Community College | Plattsburgh (NY) | 12901 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peru, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRK | Port Kent station | Hwy 373 & Back Rd | RAIL |
| PLB | Plattsburgh station | Bridge and Dock Sts. | RAIL |
| ESX | Essex Junction station | 29 Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| SAB | St. Albans station | 40 Federal Street | RAIL |
| WSP | Westport station | Hwy 9N and Ledge Hill Rd | RAIL |
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Other cities in Clinton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | 11,823 | City in the state of New York, USA |
| Champlain | 5,579 | Town in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
| Beekmantown | 5,441 | Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
| Schuyler Falls | 5,100 | Town in New York state |
| Chazy | 4,114 | Town in New York, United States |
| Saranac | 3,918 | Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
| Mooers | 3,555 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Dannemora | 3,512 | Town in New York, USA |
| Altona | 2,845 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Russia | 2,487 | Town in New York |
| Rouses Point | 2,109 | Village in New York, United States |
| Ellenburg | 1,660 | Town |
| Cumberland Head | 1,627 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Morrisonville | 1,545 | Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York |
| Black Brook | 1,469 | Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Peru distances to largest New York cities
