Peru, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
9,863
Population
956/sq mi density
$68,147
Median Income
$40,131 per capita
$155,600
Home Value
$183,881 Zillow
$879
Median Rent
23.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
226
Violent Crime/100K
1,695 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,147 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,600 home value, $879/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,863
Census 2023
Population Density
956
per square mile
Land Area
6.2
square miles (16.0 km²)
Median Age
45.4 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.4%
Black
1%
Hispanic
9.9%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92%
Spanish
6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.6%
Veterans
5.4%
10% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.6%
35% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.8%
56% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.380
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,863 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 956 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.4% |
| Female | 52.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.6% |
| Veterans | 5.4% |
| Disability | 17.6% |
| Health Insurance | 96.2% |
| Uninsured | 3.8% |
| Broadband Access | 81.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.380 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |