Peru, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Chautauqua County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
165
Population
516/sq mi density
$45,000
Median Income
$25,454 per capita
$33,900
Home Value
$42,548 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 15.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$33,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
165
Census 2023
Population Density
516
per square mile
Land Area
0.3
square miles (0.8 km²)
Median Age
61.9 yrs
59% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
70.9%
Male
29.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 13.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
86.7%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
100%
Spanish
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
16.1%
168% above US avg (6%)
Disability
28.5%
119% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.8%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.2%
51% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.440
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 165 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 516 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 61.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 70.9% |
| Female | 29.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 16.1% |
| Disability | 28.5% |
| Health Insurance | 95.8% |
| Uninsured | 4.2% |
| Broadband Access | 77.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.440 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |