Peru, NEPublished Date: December 23, 2024Peru is located in Nemaha County, Nebraska and has a population of 727. The poverty rate in Peru is 28.6% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Peru is 11.8% while the Nemaha County unemployment rate is 6.4%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 53.9% |
| Female | | 46.1% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Peru | | 21.9 |
| Nemaha | | 38.6 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Peru | | $41,042 |
| Nemaha | | $57,196 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Peru | | $84,748 |
| Nemaha | | $117,550 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Peru | | $542 |
| Nemaha | | $657 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Peru | | 28.6% |
| Nemaha | | 15.3% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 84.2%
▩ Black or African American 7.8%
▩ Asian 0.6%
▩ Native 1.4%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 1.5%
▩ Hispanic 8.7%
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