East Peru, Iowa facts for kids
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East Peru, Iowa
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Post office in East Peru
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Location of East Peru, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 122.86/sq mi (47.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50222
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| FIPS code | 19-23790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0465583 |
East Peru is a small city located in Madison County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 115 people lived there. It is part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines.
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History of East Peru
East Peru began in 1887. This was when a railroad was built through the area. The railroad helped the town grow and connect with other places.
Geography and Location
East Peru is located at coordinates 41.227089 degrees North and -93.925172 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Home of the Red Delicious Apple
Did you know that East Peru is famous for apples? It is the birthplace of the Red Delicious type of apple. This popular apple variety started right here!
Population of East Peru
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 252 | — |
| 1910 | 371 | +47.2% |
| 1920 | 253 | −31.8% |
| 1930 | 304 | +20.2% |
| 1940 | 267 | −12.2% |
| 1950 | 204 | −23.6% |
| 1960 | 173 | −15.2% |
| 1970 | 184 | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 124 | −32.6% |
| 1990 | 132 | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 153 | +15.9% |
| 2010 | 125 | −18.3% |
| 2020 | 115 | −8.0% |
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The population of East Peru has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 252 people. The highest population was 371 in 1910. By 2020, the population was 115 people.
East Peru in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, there were 115 people living in East Peru. These people lived in 46 households, and 31 of these were families. The city had about 123 people per square mile.
- About 24% of the people were under 20 years old.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the city was about 41 years.
- Slightly more than half of the residents were male (53%), and 47% were female.
East Peru in 2010
In the 2010 census, East Peru had 125 people. There were 47 households in the city. The population density was about 133 people per square mile.
- About 30% of households had children under 18.
- Most households (66%) were married couples living together.
- The average age in the city was about 45.5 years.
- About 27% of residents were under 18.
- About 18% were 65 years or older.
Education in East Peru
Students in East Peru attend public schools operated by the Winterset Community School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
Notable People from East Peru
- Mark Pearson (1957-2012) was a well-known agricultural journalist and television personality. He lived in East Peru from 1995 until he passed away.
See also
In Spanish: East Peru (Iowa) para niños
