Peru, NY Demographics
A map of Peru's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,665 | 90.3% |
Multiracial | 56 | 3.0% |
Hispanic | 48 | 2.6% |
Black | 42 | 2.3% |
Asian | 30 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 2 | 0.1% |
Peru, New York had a population of 1,843 in 2020. It was 90.3% White, 2.3% Black, 1.6% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 1,293 places in New York, Peru is the 656th 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
1,665 residents of Peru identify as White, or 90.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Peru considerably larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peru is ranked #415 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Peru is more White than neighboring Plattsburgh West (87.7% White), Parc (78.7% White), and Plattsburgh (80.8% White). Peru is less White than neighboring Keeseville (90.9% White), and Morrisonville (93.4% White).
Peru's Black Population
42 residents of Peru identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peru slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peru is ranked #461 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Peru is more Black than neighboring Keeseville (1.2% Black), Plattsburgh West (2% Black), and Morrisonville (0.6% Black). Peru is less Black than neighboring Parc (4.1% Black), and Plattsburgh (5% Black).
Peru's Asian Population
30 residents of Peru identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peru slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peru is ranked #575 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Peru is more Asian than neighboring Keeseville (0.8% Asian), Plattsburgh West (0.9% Asian), Parc (1.5% Asian), and Morrisonville (0.8% Asian). Peru is less Asian than neighboring Plattsburgh (2.8% Asian).
Peru's Hispanic Population
48 residents of Peru identify as Hispanic, or 2.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peru less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peru is ranked #919 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Peru is more Hispanic than neighboring Keeseville (1.8% Hispanic), Plattsburgh West (2.5% Hispanic), and Morrisonville (2.1% Hispanic). Peru is less Hispanic than neighboring Parc (7.1% Hispanic), and Plattsburgh (5.6% Hispanic).
Peru's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Peru identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Peru roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peru is ranked #1141 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Peru is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keeseville (0.5% Native American/Other), Plattsburgh West (0.7% Native American/Other), Parc (1.5% Native American/Other), Morrisonville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Plattsburgh (1% Native American/Other).
Peru's Multiracial Population
56 residents of Peru identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peru roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Peru is ranked #755 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Peru is more Multiracial than neighboring Morrisonville (2.9% Multiracial). Peru is less Multiracial than neighboring Keeseville (4.9% Multiracial), Plattsburgh West (6.2% Multiracial), Parc (7.1% Multiracial), and Plattsburgh (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.