Demographics & People — Peru, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,880 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,200 |
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| Median Age | 37.7 |
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| Total Households | 715 |
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| Family Households | 522 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,752 |
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| Black or African American | 22 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 330 |
| Irish | 244 |
| English | 242 |
| Other groups | 207 |
| Scottish | 200 |
| French (except Basque) | 199 |
| Italian | 117 |
| French Canadian | 107 |
| European | 105 |
| American | 73 |
Language
| English Only | 1,625 |
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| Spanish | 77 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,750 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 87 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,401 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Peru, New York.
