Peru, Kansas facts for kids
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Peru, Kansas
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Location within Chautauqua County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Named for | Peru, Illinois |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 101 |
| • Density | 316/sq mi (120.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67360
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-55525 |
| GNIS ID | 2396190 |
Peru is a small city in Kansas, located in Chautauqua County. In 2020, about 101 people lived there.
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The History of Peru, Kansas
Peru was started in 1870. A person named E. R. Cutler, who was in charge of the company that founded the town, named it after his hometown, Peru, Illinois. The city was officially made a city in 1904.
Where is Peru, Kansas?
Peru is located in the southeastern part of Kansas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Peru?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Peru has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 135 | — | |
| 1910 | 575 | — | |
| 1920 | 570 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 628 | 10.2% | |
| 1940 | 487 | −22.5% | |
| 1950 | 368 | −24.4% | |
| 1960 | 340 | −7.6% | |
| 1970 | 289 | −15.0% | |
| 1980 | 286 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 206 | −28.0% | |
| 2000 | 183 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 139 | −24.0% | |
| 2020 | 101 | −27.3% | |
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Peru's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census found that 101 people lived in Peru. There were 39 households and 24 families. The city had about 311.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Peru were white (88.12%). There was also a small number of Native American people (0.99%). About 9.9% of the population identified as being from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 3.96% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 39 households, about 20.5% had children under 18 years old living there. More than half (51.3%) were married couples living together. About 35.9% of households were made up of people living alone. The average household had 1.9 people, and the average family had 2.6 people.
Age and Income
The average age of people in Peru was 52.5 years old.
- 17.8% of the population was under 18.
- 20.8% was between 25 and 44.
- 33.7% was between 45 and 64.
- 20.8% was 65 years or older.
The median household income was about $31,731. This means that half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 12.9% of all people in Peru lived below the poverty line.
Peru's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 139 people living in Peru. There were 67 households and 36 families. The population density was about 434.4 people per square mile.
The racial makeup of the city was mostly White (82.0%). There were also Native American people (8.6%) and people from two or more races (8.6%). About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age in 2010
Out of 67 households, 19.4% had children under 18. Many households (46.3%) were not families. The average household size was 2.07 people, and the average family size was 2.81 people.
The median age in the city was 49.3 years. About 16.5% of residents were under 18, and 22.3% were 65 or older.
Education in Peru
Students in Peru attend schools in the Chautauqua County USD 286 public school district. The main high school for the area, Sedan Jr/Sr High School, is located in Sedan. Peru used to have its own high school, Peru High School, but it closed when schools were combined. The mascot for Peru High School was the Trojans.
Getting Around Peru
U.S. Route 166 is a highway that goes through the city of Peru, making it easy to travel to and from the area.
Famous People from Peru
- Madelyn Dunham (1922–2008) was born in Peru. She was the grandmother of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama.
See also
In Spanish: Peru (Kansas) para niños
