Peru, KS Demographics

A map of Peru's Population by Race

Peru, Kansas had a population of 101 in 2020. It was 87.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 8.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Peru, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Peru is the 537th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Peru's White Population

88 residents of Peru identify as White, or 87.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Peru larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Peru is ranked #420 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Peru is more White than neighboring Niotaze (60% White), Chautauqua (77.8% White), Sedan (82.8% White), Havana (86.9% White), and Whippoorwill (69.3% White).

Peru's Black Population

0 residents of Peru identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peru slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Peru is ranked #403 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Peru is less Black than neighboring Sedan (0.9% Black), and Whippoorwill (1.3% Black).

Peru's Asian Population

0 residents of Peru identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peru roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Peru is ranked #353 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Peru is less Asian than neighboring Chautauqua (2.8% Asian), Sedan (0.7% Asian), and Havana (1.2% Asian).

Peru's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Peru identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peru slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Peru is ranked #369 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Peru is more Hispanic than neighboring Niotaze (3.3% Hispanic), Havana (3.6% Hispanic), and Whippoorwill (1.3% Hispanic). Peru is less Hispanic than neighboring Chautauqua (4.6% Hispanic), and Sedan (7.2% Hispanic).

Peru's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Peru identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Peru roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Peru is ranked #529 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Peru is less Native American/Other than neighboring Niotaze (18.9% Native American/Other), Chautauqua (1.9% Native American/Other), Sedan (4.6% Native American/Other), Havana (6% Native American/Other), and Whippoorwill (20% Native American/Other).

Peru's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Peru identify as Multiracial, or 8.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peru roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Peru is ranked #67 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Peru is more Multiracial than neighboring Sedan (3.8% Multiracial), Havana (2.4% Multiracial), and Whippoorwill (8% Multiracial). Peru is less Multiracial than neighboring Niotaze (17.8% Multiracial), and Chautauqua (13% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.