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Peru, Pennsylvania
Peru, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Peru, Pennsylvania
Peru, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Centre
Township Benner
Area
 • Total 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
 • Land 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 26
 • Density 787.88/sq mi (300.97/km2)
Demonym(s) Peruvian
Time zone Eastern (EST)
 • Summer (DST) EDT
Area code(s) 814
FIPS code 42-59580

Peru is a small, quiet community in Pennsylvania, United States. It's located in Centre County, specifically within Benner Township. Peru is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a town. Instead, it's governed by the larger township.

Peru is sometimes unofficially called Lauvertown. You can find Peru northeast of State College and southwest of Pleasant Gap. It's situated along Pennsylvania Route 26, close to the Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution at Rockview.

People Living in Peru

What is Demographics?

Demographics is the study of a population. It looks at things like how many people live in a place, their ages, and other facts about them. This helps us understand the community better.

Peru's Population Count

According to the 2020 United States Census, Peru had a population of 26 people. This number helps us see how many residents call this small community home.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 26
U.S. Decennial Census

Schools in the Area

Bellefonte Area School District

Students living in Peru attend schools that are part of the Bellefonte Area School District. A school district is a local organization that manages public schools in a specific area. It makes sure that students have access to education.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Peru (Pensilvania) para niños

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