Peru, KS Demographics

A map of Peru's Population by Race

Peru, Kansas has an estimated population of 139, a dramatic increase from the 101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 11.5% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Peru, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Peru has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Peru, that probability was 23.1% in 2020 and 27.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Peru is ranked the 496th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. 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 was ranked the 537th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Peru's White Population

117 residents of Peru, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Peru is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Peru ranks 421st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peru's White population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. White residents' share of Peru's population has decreased from 87.1% to 84.2%.

Peru is more White than neighboring Niotaze (55.6% White), Sedan (76.5% White), and Whippoorwill (55.6% White). Peru is less White than neighboring Chautauqua (92.3% White), and Havana (85.5% White).

Peru's Black Population

0 residents of Peru, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Peru is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Peru ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peru's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Peru's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Peru is less Black than neighboring Sedan (2.5% Black), and Whippoorwill (3.7% Black).

Peru's Asian Population

0 residents of Peru, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Peru is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Peru ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peru's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Peru's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Peru is less Asian than neighboring Chautauqua (1.1% Asian).

Peru's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Peru, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Peru is considerably lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Peru ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peru's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Peru's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.2%.

Peru is more Hispanic than neighboring Niotaze (0% Hispanic), Chautauqua (0% Hispanic), and Havana (0% Hispanic). Peru is less Hispanic than neighboring Sedan (6.2% Hispanic), and Whippoorwill (11.1% Hispanic).

Peru's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Peru, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Peru is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Peru ranks 529th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peru's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Peru's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.2%.

Peru is less Native American/Other than neighboring Niotaze (20.2% Native American/Other), Chautauqua (4.4% Native American/Other), Sedan (2.5% Native American/Other), Havana (5.5% Native American/Other), and Whippoorwill (18.5% Native American/Other).

Peru's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Peru, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Peru is higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Peru ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Peru's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Peru's population has increased from 8.9% to 11.5%.

Peru is more Multiracial than neighboring Chautauqua (2.2% Multiracial), Havana (9.1% Multiracial), and Whippoorwill (11.1% Multiracial). Peru is less Multiracial than neighboring Niotaze (24.2% Multiracial), and Sedan (12.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.