Peru, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Peru
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Location of the Town of Peru
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.6 sq mi (50.8 km2) |
| • Land | 18.7 sq mi (48.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 247 |
| • Density | 13.2/sq mi (5.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-62125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583912 |
The Town of Peru is a small community located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 247 people lived here. You can find a few small places within the town, like Meridean and Red Cedar. There are also "ghost towns" called Old Tyrone and Old Meridean, which means they are no longer active communities.
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Geography of Peru Town
The Town of Peru covers an area of about 19.6 square miles (50.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 18.7 square miles (48.5 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers), is water. This means rivers, lakes, or other water bodies make up a small part of the town's total size.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 203 | — | |
| 2000 | 247 | 21.7% | |
| 2010 | 242 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 251 | 3.7% | |
In 2000, the Town of Peru had 247 residents living in 83 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 68 of them, were families. The town had about 13 people living in every square mile.
Who Lives in Peru Town?
Most people living in the town were White. A small number of residents were Native American or Asian. Some people identified as being from other backgrounds or a mix of two or more.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Peru Town had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. A smaller number were single-parent homes or individuals living alone.
The population included people of all ages. About 32% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 26% were young adults between 25 and 44. About 12% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 34 years.
Income in Peru Town
In 2000, the average income for a household in the town was $34,375 per year. For families, the average income was higher, around $50,625 per year. The average income per person in the town was about $14,774. A small percentage of families and individuals lived below the poverty line.
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