What is the population of Peru?

The population of Peru, WI is 251.

Where is Peru located?

Peru, WI is located at latitude 44.5699700 and longitude -89.2434500. It is in United States.

What is the area of Peru?

The area of Peru, WI is 19.6 km².

What is the elevation of Peru?

Peru, WI has an elevation of 339 meters (1112 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Peru in?

Peru, WI is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Peru in?

Peru is in the state of Wisconsin, United States.

What county is Peru, WI in?

Peru is in Portage County, Wisconsin.

How has the population of Peru changed?

The population of Peru, WI has increased from 242 (2010) to 251 (2020), a change of 3.7%.

Peru, WI - Geographic Facts & Maps

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.

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Quick Facts about Peru

Population	251 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Wisconsin (United States)
County	Portage County
Area	19.6 km²
Latitude & Longitude	44.5700,-89.2435
Altitude	860 feet / 262 meters
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	18:42:21 (6th November 2026)
Density	13 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	3.72% (2010-2020)
Weather	32℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

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Geography

Peru is located at 44°34'12"N 89°14'36"W (44.5699700, -89.2434500).

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Weather

32°F

Mostly Cloudy

8 to 14 mph N Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Peru increased by 3.72% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	242	-	census
2011	244	0.83%	estimation process
2012	243	-0.41%	estimation process
2013	246	1.23%	estimation process
2014	246	0%	estimation process
2015	246	0%	estimation process
2016	247	0.41%	estimation process
2017	248	0.4%	estimation process
2018	249	0.4%	estimation process
2019	252	1.2%	estimation process
2020	251	-0.4%	estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

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

Nearby Transit Stations (19)

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

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

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Peru.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Roshol Post Office	Rosholt (WI)	54473

Other cities in Portage County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Portage County , WI.

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

Peru, Wisconsin