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Peru, ME


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Peru, Maine

Peru, Maine, in Oxford county, is 58 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 152 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 1,515.

The People and Families of Peru

In Peru, about 67% of adults are married. Peru is considered a town for married couples and families.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Peru had a median family income of $43,047. Peru finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Peru Housing

About 91% of housing units in Peru are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Peru, 92% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Peru strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Peru Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Peru, ME

Comparing Peru to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Men56
Female Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity22
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents46
Affordability of Property Taxes46
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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