Statistic Peru Nebraska National
Population 845 1,934,408 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 1,607 25 91
Median age 21.5 36.2 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 24% 59% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 30% 45% 43%
Speak English 97% 89% 79%
Speak Spanish 2% 7% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Peru is 6328% higher than Nebraska
  • The median age in Peru is 41% lower than Nebraska
  • In Peru 88.52% of the population is White
  • In Peru 6.75% of the population is Black
  • In Peru 0.12% of the population is Asian

Compare Peru, NE Demographics

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      Peru racial demographics

      Race Peru Nebraska National
      White 88.52% 88.01% 73.35%
      Black 6.75% 4.70% 12.63%
      Asian 0.12% 2.12% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.84% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.24% 0.07% 0.18%
      Mixed race 2.60% 2.32% 3.06%
      Other race 1.78% 1.95% 4.75%
      In Peru, 9.0% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Peru, NE demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).