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Peru, PA
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Population
76
Land area
0sq mi
People per sq mi
2,279
ZIP codes
0
Peru and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Centre County. PPP loans are for Peru.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,553
69,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $10,531 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Peru, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
790
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 21°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Peru
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant GapCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.6 |
| HouservilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.1 |
| LemontCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.2 |
| BellefonteBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Centre HallBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Continental CourtsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| BoalsburgCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.8 |
| ZionCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.9 |
| MilesburgBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ToftreesCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| State CollegeBorough | 6.4 mi | 4.6 |
| UnionvilleBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Moose RunCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| Eagle CreekCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| RunvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Park Forest VillageCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peru, PA in?
- Peru is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Peru, PA?
- About 76 people live in Peru, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peru?
- Nearby places include Pleasant Gap (1.5 mi), Houserville (3.5 mi), Lemont (4 mi), Bellefonte (4.1 mi), Centre Hall (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023