Peru, Vermont Demographics

The total population of Peru town is estimated to be 434 with 192 males (44.24%) and 242 females (55.76%). There are 50 more females than males in Peru town.
The median household income in Peru town was $116,935 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 5,510(4.95%) from $111,425 in 2020. This income is 156.74% 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 $270,229. Overall, the median household income for the town of Peru town stands at $116,935.
In Peru town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $90,391 for males and $66,206 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $100,471 for males and $80,039 for females.
In Peru town, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $116,690.
In 2022, the population of Peru town was 528, a 0.19% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Peru town's population was 529, an increase of 0.19% compared to a population of 528 in 2020.
The median age in Peru, Vermont is 50.0, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 5.25% were under the age of 15, 10.94% aged 15 to 29, 64.33% aged 30 to 64, 16.19% aged 65 to 84, and 3.28% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Peru town population: 96.06% are White, 3.06% are Asian and 0.88% are multiracial.