Peru, New York Demographics

The total population of Peru town is estimated to be 6,770 with 3,210 males (47.42%) and 3,560 females (52.58%). There are 350 more females than males in Peru town.
The median household income in Peru town was $87,572 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 4,659(5.62%) from $82,913 in 2020. This income is 117.38% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Peru town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $101,645. Overall, the median household income for the town of Peru town stands at $87,572.
In Peru town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $50,333 for males and $49,655 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $77,731 for males and $67,779 for females.
In Peru town, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $88,735, while Asian households have a median household income of $65,883.
In 2022, the population of Peru town was 6,708, a 0.75% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Peru town's population was 6,759, a decline of 0.18% compared to a population of 6,771 in 2020.
The median age in Peru, New York is 41.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.58% were under the age of 15, 19.16% aged 15 to 29, 49.70% aged 30 to 64, 13.63% aged 65 to 84, and 0.93% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Peru town population: 93.71% are White, 0.77% are Black or African American, 0.09% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.52% are Asian, 0.92% are some other race and 3% are multiracial.