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Peru, Nebraska

Peru, Nebraska, in Nemaha county, is 53 miles SE of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 55 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 569.

The People and Families of Peru

In Peru, about 49% of adults are married. Peru is known for its large population of single adults.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Peru had a median family income of $39,875. To its credit, the people in Peru value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Peru Housing

About 62% of housing units in Peru are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Peru has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Peru, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Peru are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyPeru Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyPeru College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Peru Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Peru, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity68
Well-Paid Single Men54
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times84
Public Transportation Use810
Working at Home87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Housing Recently Built11
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