Peru, Nebraska
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Peru is a city located in Nemaha County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 569.
Geography
Peru is located at 40°28'48" North, 95°43'53" West (40.480055, -95.731286)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 569 people, 246 households, and 132 families residing in the city. The population density is 406.8/km² (1,060.5/mi²). There are 290 housing units at an average density of 207.4/km² (540.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.66% White, 0.35% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.76% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 246 households out of which 26.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% are married couples living together, 6.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% are non-families. 32.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.31 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 22.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 107.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $27,216, and the median income for a family is $39,875. Males have a median income of $28,125 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,637. 20.5% of the population and 16.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.6% of those under the age of 18 and 14.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.