68421 Peru, NE is a small rural community located in Nemaha county with a population of 1,274 people. It has a population density of 28 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile.
The main industries in 68421 Peru are agriculture and tourism. Local businesses include Nemaha County Bank, which provides loans for local farmers and ranchers as well as personal banking services, White Buffalo Mercantile which offers fishing and hunting supplies as well as outdoor apparel, and Molly's Mexicali Cafe whose specialty is Mexican cuisine.
There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities in 68421 Peru to stay entertained: rock climbing at Sabetha Bluffs, kayaking on the Missouri River, bird-watching and wildlife spotting at Rock Creek State Wildlife Management Area, or fishing in the area lakes. There are also several sports organizations including baseball leagues for both kids and adults, football leagues for high school students, golf courses around the area, and basketball courts available to the public. In addition each summer there is an annual rodeo event held that draws in people from all around the state.
The population in Peru (zip 68421) is 1,274. There are 28 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Peru (zip 68421) is 21.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Peru (zip 68421) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Peru (zip 68421)
- 25.7% are married
- 5.3% are divorced
- 27.1% are married with children
- 9.3% have children, but are single
Race in Peru (zip 68421)
- 83.9% are White
- 5.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander