Peru, NE

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2021 Population

833

1.42% 1-year decline

US Senator

Deb Fischer

Republican Party

US Senator

Pete Ricketts

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

21.2

1.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

26.4%

17.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$36,326

12.5% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$79,800

0.499% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

424

0.935% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Peru, NE had a population of 833 people with a median age of 21.2 and a median household income of $36,326. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Peru, NE declined from 845 to 833, a −1.42% decrease and its median household income declined from $41,500 to $36,326, a −12.5% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Peru, NE are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.08%), White (Hispanic) (4.92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.52%).

None of the households in Peru, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Peru, NE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Peru, NE are Peru State College (372 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Peru, NE was $79,800, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%.

Most people in Peru, NE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Peru, NE was 5 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Peru, NE is home to a population of 833 people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.2% of Peru, NE residents were born outside of the country (35 people).

In 2021, there were 11.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (662 people) in Peru, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 41 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of Peru, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Peru, NE was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Peru, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peru, NE

White (Non-Hispanic)
662 ± 133
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
59 ± 37
White (Hispanic)
41 ± 41

10.4%

Hispanic Population

87 people

10.4% of the people in Peru, NE are hispanic (87 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Peru, NE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Nebraska.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
49,893 ± 5,413 people
Guatemala
9,174 ± 2,346 people
India
6,256 ± 1,939 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nebraska was Mexico, the natal country of 49,893 Nebraska residents, followed by Guatemala with 9,174 and India with 6,256.

Foreign-Born Population

4.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

35 people

3.55%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

30 people

As of 2021, 4.2% of Peru, NE residents (35 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Peru, NE was 3.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Peru, NE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 11
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 17
Vietnam
0 ± 17

Peru, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Peru, NE employs 424 people. The largest industries in Peru, NE are Educational Services (96 people), Accommodation & Food Services (58 people), and Retail Trade (57 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($38,750), Utilities ($37,014), and Manufacturing ($36,875).

Males in Nebraska have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,864. The income inequality in Nebraska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

424

2021 Value

± 116

−0.935%

1 Year decline

± 36.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Peru, NE declined at a rate of −0.935%, from 428 employees to 424 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peru, NE, are Management Occupations (82 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (76 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (56 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peru, NE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nebraska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

424

2021 Value

± 116

−0.935%

1 Year decline

± 36.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Peru, NE declined at a rate of −0.935%, from 428 employees to 424 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peru, NE, are Educational Services (96 people), Accommodation & Food Services (58 people), and Retail Trade (57 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peru, NE, though some of these residents may live in Peru, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$23,365

Median earning men ± $20,133

$6,729

Median earning women ± $2,263

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,667), Construction ($38,750), and Manufacturing ($37,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,227), Retail Trade ($9,583), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,815).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Nebraska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Nebraska.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $26B, followed by Live animals/fish ($14.9B) and Cereal grains ($13.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Nebraska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$145B

2020 Value in Nebraska

$286B

Projected 2050 Value in Nebraska

97.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Nebraska trade was $145B. This is expected to increase 97.1% to $286B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Nebraska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Nebraska to other states, or from other states to Nebraska.

Most Common Trade Partners

Iowa
$10.2B
Kansas
$7.65B
Texas
$6.86B

In 2020, the top outbound Nebraska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Iowa with $10.2B, followed by Kansas with $7.65B and Texas and $6.86B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Nebraska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing the state of Nebraska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Nebraska went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Nebraska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nebraska

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Senator from Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Pete Ricketts
Assumed office on January 23, 2023
Appointed to the seat on January 12, 2023 following the resignation of Ben Sasse.

Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are the senators currently representing Nebraska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Nebraska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Nebraska

Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Nebraska have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Peru, NE awarded 372 degrees. The student population of Peru, NE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 750 male students and 1,317 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Peru, NE are White (314 and 84.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (31 and 8.33%), Black or African American (16 and 4.3%), and Two or More Races (7 and 1.88%).

The largest universities in Peru, NE by number of degrees awarded are Peru State College (372 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Peru, NE are Curriculum & Instruction (102 and 27.4%), General Business Administration & Management (82 and 22%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (28 and 7.53%).

The median tuition cost in Peru, NE for a public four year colleges is $5,640 for in-state students and $5,640 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,067 students enrolled in Peru, NE, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,603 records, of which 69.5% were women and 30.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
82 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
28 degrees awarded
General Psychology
24 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Peru, NE was General Business Administration & Management with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Peru, NE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Peru State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

372 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Peru State College with 372 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 136 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Peru, NE, which is 0.576 times less than the 236 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 314 degrees mean that there were 10.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 31 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,160) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.964% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.968% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (380k), Some college (367k), and Bachelors Degree (301k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Peru, NE was $79,800 in 2021, which is 0.326 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $80,200 to $79,800, a 0.499% decrease. The homeownership rate in Peru, NE is 64.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Peru, NE have an average commute time of 14.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peru, NE is higher than the national average, with an average of 5 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$79,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,808

$163

Median Property Taxes

±$64

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Peru, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Peru, NE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.9%

Homeownership

2021

50.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.9% of the housing units in Peru, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Peru, NE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Peru, NE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,326

Median Household Income

± $9,553

251

Number of Households

± 73

In 2021, the median household income of the 251 households in Peru, NE declined from $36,326 from the previous year's value of $41,500.

The following chart displays the households in Peru, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Peru, NE is from Nebraska.

0.444

2021 Wage GINI in Nebraska

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in Nebraska

In 2021, the income inequality in Nebraska was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.499% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nebraska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nebraska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Nebraska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (56.8%)
Walked (23%)
Carpooled (12.4%)

In 2021, 56.8% of workers in Peru, NE drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (23%) and those who carpooled to work (12.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peru, NE have a shorter commute time (14.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.773% of the workforce in Peru, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Peru, NE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

5 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Peru, NE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Peru, NE have 5 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peru, NE (137 out of 518 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Peru, NE is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.6% of the population of Peru, NE has health coverage, with 58% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 9.24% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nemaha County, NE see 1162 patients per year on average, which represents a 16.5% decrease from the previous year (1392 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2348 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3522 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,162 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nemaha County, NE

Primary care physicians in Nemaha County, NE see an average of 1,162 patients per year. This represents a 16.5% decrease from the previous year (1,392 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nemaha County, NE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 44.5% between 18 and 34 years, 20.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.76% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.36%

Uninsured

58%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

9.24%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peru, NE declined by 6.91% from 10.1% to 9.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Peru, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.