Peru, Ohio
Peru: township in Morrow County, Ohio
About
Peru is a township located in the county of Huron in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,513 and a population density of 65 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,531 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Peru
| Population | 1,531 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Huron County |
| Area | 23.4 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1701,-82.6424 |
| Altitude | 991 feet / 302 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:58:28 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 65 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Peru is located at 41°10'12"N 82°38'33"W (41.1700500, -82.6424000).
Peru map
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Peru increased by 1.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,513 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,513 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,514 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,512 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,514 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,513 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,513 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,510 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,517 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,522 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,531 | 0.59% | estimation process |
People born in Peru (1)
American activist Richard Dillingham was born in Peru
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Peru, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461999 | Elite School of Cosmetology | Norwalk (OH) | 44857-2714 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Peru, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| TOL | Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza | 415 Emerald Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Peru.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Fairfield Post Office | North Fairfield (OH) | 44855 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- 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, 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.
- 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 Huron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Huron County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | 16,782 | City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States |
| Willard | 5,988 | City in Huron County, Ohio, United States |
| Bellevue | 4,370 | City in Ohio, United States |
| New London | 2,345 | Township in Huron County, Ohio |
| Clarksfield | 1,586 | Township in Huron County, Ohio |
| Monroeville | 1,339 | Human settlement in Huron County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Hartland | 1,062 | Township in Huron County, Ohio |
| Greenwich | 1,048 | Village in Huron County, Ohio, United States |
| Wakeman | 1,030 | Township in Huron County, Ohio |
| Fitchville | 1,021 | Township in Huron County, Ohio |
| North Fairfield | 531 | Human settlement in Huron County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Peru distances to largest Ohio cities