Checked
Peru, NY
Census-designated place in Clinton County, New York.
Population
1,965
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,022
ZIP codes
0
Peru and its ZIP codes
Peru at a glance
- Peru is about 2.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,812, 22% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,600 (49% below New York) and median rent is $1,042 a month.
Local data for Peru, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peru, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,812
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$216,600
Median rent
$1,042/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.7%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (274), French Americans (215), Scottish Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Peru.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,777
31,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $7,028 per person
How people get to work
Peru, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peru, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
995
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
149
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peru, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Peru
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KeesevilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 6 |
| ParcCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| Plattsburgh WestCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| MorrisonvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.4 |
| PlattsburghCity | 8.8 mi | 5.4 |
| CadyvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Au Sable ForksCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Cumberland HeadCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| South Hero, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Willsboro PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| DannemoraVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| RedfordCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Burlington, VTCity | 16 mi | 10.3 |
| WillsboroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| West ChazyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Winooski, VTCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peru, NY in?
- Peru is in Clinton County, New York.
- What is the population of Peru, NY?
- About 1,965 people live in Peru, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peru?
- Nearby places include Keeseville (5.6 mi), Parc (7 mi), Plattsburgh West (7.4 mi), Morrisonville (7.9 mi), Plattsburgh (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023