Peru, IL is a small city located in La Salle County with a population of 9,862 people according to the 2019 census. With a population density of 1,017 people per square mile, it is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The city offers many amenities such as local businesses such as Heitzig Warehouse and BBQ Shack, great year-round outdoor activities like fishing and canoeing or kayaking on the Illinois River. Peru also boasts an array of organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and local sporting events such as softball tournaments at Veteran's Park. Peru is a wonderful city for those looking for small town charm with access to nearby hotspots like Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park.
The population in Peru is 9,862. There are 1,044 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Peru is 47.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Peru is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Peru
- 53.9% are married
- 11.0% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 14.1% have children, but are single
Race in Peru
- 89.8% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander