Peru, Wisconsin Demographics

The total population of Peru town is estimated to be 352 with 168 males (47.73%) and 184 females (52.27%). There are 16 more females than males in Peru town.
The median household income in Peru town was $61,828 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 15,367(19.91%) from $77,195 in 2020. This income is 82.87% 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 $87,824. Overall, the median household income for the town of Peru town stands at $61,828.
In Peru town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $26,347 for males and $34,003 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $71,610 for males and $37,237 for females.
In Peru town, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $61,774.
In 2022, the population of Peru town was 234, a 1.30% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Peru town's population was 231, an increase of 0.43% compared to a population of 230 in 2020.
The median age in Peru, Wisconsin is 40.5, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.31% were under the age of 15, 26.28% aged 15 to 29, 45.19% aged 30 to 64, 10.26% aged 65 to 84, and 0.96% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Peru town population: 95.51% are White, 0.32% are Asian and 4.17% are multiracial.