Peru, Wisconsin
Peru: Town in Wisconsin, United States
About
Peru is a town located in the county of Portage in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 242 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 251 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Peru
| Population : | 251 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Portage County |
| Area : | 19.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 860 feet / 262 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:20:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.59% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peru is located at 44°34'12"N 89°14'36"W (44.5699700, -89.2434500).
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Demographics
The population of Peru increased by 3.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 242 | - | census |
| 2011 | 244 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 243 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 246 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 246 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 246 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 247 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 248 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 249 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 252 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 251 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Schools in Peru
College & universities near Peru, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240480 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point (WI) | 54481-3897 |
| 239220 | Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids (WI) | 54494 |
| 239877 | State College of Beauty Culture Inc | Wausau (WI) | 54403 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peru, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVU | Stevens Point, WI | 2050 4th Avenue | BUS |
| WAU | Waupaca, Wisconsin | 1222 West Fulton St. | BUS |
| SVP | Stevens Point, Wisconsin | 200 Division St. | BUS |
| WIT | Wittenberg, WI | 505 Grand Avenue | BUS |
| WIR | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 2611 West Grand Avenue | BUS |
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 , 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 , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 125 people.
Other cities in Portage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Portage County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point | 25,949 | City in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Stockton | 3,007 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Whiting | 1,704 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Plover | 1,667 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Garfield | 1,645 | Garfield is a city in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Amherst | 1,361 | Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Alban | 908 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| New Hope | 735 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Almond | 699 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Jordan | 654 | Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Park Ridge | 496 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Rosholt | 481 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Junction City | 439 | Village in Portage County Wisconsin |
| Amherst Junction | 392 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Blaine | 190 | U. |
| Nelsonville | 151 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
