Peru, PA Demographics

A map of Peru's Population by Race

Peru, Pennsylvania had a population of 26 in 2020. It was 92.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 3.8% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Peru is the 1876th 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

24 residents of Peru identify as White, or 92.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Peru larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Peru is ranked #814 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Peru is more White than neighboring Pleasant Gap (91.3% White), Bellefonte (90.6% White), Houserville (89.3% White), Lemont (84.7% White), and Boalsburg (85.7% 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 Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Peru is ranked #1527 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Peru is less Black than neighboring Pleasant Gap (1.3% Black), Bellefonte (2.1% Black), Houserville (1% Black), Lemont (2.4% Black), and Boalsburg (4% 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 Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Peru is ranked #1425 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Peru is less Asian than neighboring Pleasant Gap (1.5% Asian), Bellefonte (0.6% Asian), Houserville (3.9% Asian), Lemont (3.5% Asian), and Boalsburg (2.9% Asian).

Peru's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Peru identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peru roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Peru is ranked #599 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Peru is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Gap (2.4% Hispanic), Bellefonte (2.8% Hispanic), Houserville (2.4% Hispanic), and Boalsburg (2.7% Hispanic). Peru is less Hispanic than neighboring Lemont (4.1% 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 Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Peru is ranked #1457 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Peru is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Gap (0.4% Native American/Other), Bellefonte (0.5% Native American/Other), Houserville (0.2% Native American/Other), Lemont (0.4% Native American/Other), and Boalsburg (0.7% Native American/Other).

Peru's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Peru identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peru roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Peru is ranked #669 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Peru is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Gap (3.1% Multiracial), Bellefonte (3.5% Multiracial), and Houserville (3.2% Multiracial). Peru is less Multiracial than neighboring Lemont (4.9% Multiracial), and Boalsburg (4.1% Multiracial).

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