Demographics & People — Peru, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 165 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~100 |
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| Median Age | 57.7 |
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| Total Households | 84 |
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| Family Households | 43 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.96 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 143 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 68 |
| Danish | 48 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 38 |
| Other groups | 25 |
| English | 22 |
| German | 8 |
| American | 7 |
| Dutch | 5 |
| Scandinavian | 4 |
| Scotch-Irish | 4 |
Language
| English Only | 165 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 165 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 31 |
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| Population 18+ | 146 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 0.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Peru, Kansas.
