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Peru, NE
City in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
Population
653
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,242
ZIP codes
0
Peru and its ZIP codes
Peru at a glance
- Peru is about 48 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,028, 42% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,600 (60% below Nebraska) and median rent is $478 a month.
Local data for Peru, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peru, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,028
Poverty rate
26.6%
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$478/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.2%
Median age
21.3
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (97), Norwegian Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nemaha County. PPP loans are for Peru.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,697
2,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,994
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$93.16M
FY 2026, $13,170 per person
How people get to work
Peru, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.0%
- Carpooled20.8%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked11.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peru, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 14°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peru, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
5.2%
U.S. 12.1% -6.9 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Peru
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Watson, MOVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| BrownvilleVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| JulianVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| AuburnCity | 8.4 mi | 2.2 |
| Phelps City, MOCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| Hamburg, IACity | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| NemahaVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Rock Port, MOCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| BrockVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| JohnsonVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Nebraska CityCity | 16 mi | 5 |
| TalmageVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Riverton, IACity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| ShubertVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| StellaVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| LortonVillage | 18 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peru, NE in?
- Peru is in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Peru, NE?
- About 653 people live in Peru, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peru?
- Nearby places include Watson, MO (5.7 mi), Brownville (6.6 mi), Julian (7.7 mi), Auburn (8.4 mi), Phelps City, MO (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023