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Peru, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°45′28″N 86°4′4″W / 40.75778°N 86.06778°W / 40.75778; -86.06778
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Peru, Indiana
City
Peru downtown
Peru downtown
Nickname: 
Circus Capital of the World
Location of Peru in Miami County, Indiana.
Location of Peru in Miami County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 40°45′28″N 86°4′4″W / 40.75778°N 86.06778°W / 40.75778; -86.06778
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMiami
TownshipsPeru, Washington
Founded1834
Founded byWilliam N. Hood
Government
 • MayorMiles Hewitt (R)
Area
[1]
 • Total5.65 sq mi (14.64 km2)
 • Land5.51 sq mi (14.27 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)  1.35%
Elevation
[2]
653 ft (199 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,073
 • Density2,009.25/sq mi (775.83/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
46970-46971
Area code765
FIPS code18-59328[3]
GNIS feature ID441047
Websitehttp://www.cityofperu.org/

Peru is a city in, and the county seat of, Miami County, Indiana, United States.[4] It is 79 miles (127 km) north of Indianapolis. The population was 11,417 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous city in Miami County.[5] Peru is located along the Wabash River, which divides the city in two. Peru is part of the Kokomo-Peru Combined Statistical Area.

Residents usually pronounce the name of Peru like the name of the nation of Peru as it is commonly pronounced in American English. Elderly Hoosiers commonly use the archaic pronunciation of /ˈpiːru/ PEE-roo.

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Geography

Peru is located on the Wabash River.

According to the 2010 census, Peru has a total area of 5.173 square miles (13.40 km2), of which 5.1 square miles (13.21 km2) (or 98.59%) is land and 0.073 square miles (0.19 km2) (or 1.41%) is water.[6] Peru is the largest town or city in Miami County, and is the site of the tribal headquarters of the Miami Nation. Peru's water treatment plant tested negative for PFC in September 2015.[7]

Transportation

The business route of US Route 31 runs north–south through Peru. The business route of US Route 24 runs east–west through the town.

The town had been stop on Wabash Railroad trains between St. Louis and Detroit. The last train on that line was the Wabash Cannon Ball in 1971.[8][9] The last Amtrak service was in 1986 when the Chicago–Cincinnati–New York City Cardinal was rerouted out of the town.[10]

Peru Municipal Airport, operated by the city, is located approximately 5 miles to the northwest.[11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18501,266—
18602,50697.9%
18703,61744.3%
18805,28046.0%
18907,02833.1%
19008,46320.4%
191010,91028.9%
192012,41013.7%
193012,7302.6%
194012,432−2.3%
195013,3087.0%
196014,4538.6%
197014,139−2.2%
198013,764−2.7%
199012,843−6.7%
200012,9941.2%
201011,417−12.1%
202011,073−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census,[13] there were 11,417 people, 4,791 households, and 2,961 families living in the city. The population density was 2,234.2 inhabitants per square mile (862.6/km2). There were 5,704 housing units at an average density of 1,116.2 per square mile (431.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 2.5% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 4,791 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 12,994 people, 5,410 households, and 3,397 families living in the city. The population density was 2,815.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,087.1/km2). There were 5,943 housing units at an average density of 1,287.7 per square mile (497.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.71% White, 2.95% African American, 1.52% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 5,410 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,668, and the median income for a family was $39,440. Males had a median income of $31,631 versus $20,440 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,497. About 9.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city has a lending library, the Peru Public Library.[14]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Peru, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
  7. ^ Associated Press (September 19, 2015). "Grissom officials: Well tests show no chemical pollution". LIN Television Corporation. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  8. ^ Wabash 1959 timetable, p. 4, 10 http://streamlinermemories.info/Eastern/Wabash59TT.pdf
  9. ^ Passenger trains operating on the eve of Amtrak http://ctr.trains.com/~/media/import/files/pdf/f/7/7/passenger_trains_operating_on_the_eve_of_amtrak.pdf
  10. ^ Schafer, Mike; Johnston, Bob; McKinney, Kevin (1991). All Aboard Amtrak. Piscataway, NJ: Railpace Co.
  11. ^ "Peru Municipal Airport". City of Peru, Indiana. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
  14. ^ "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  15. ^ Knight, R. Cecilia. "Adams, Mary Newbury (or Newberry)". University of Iowa. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  16. ^ Fleck, George (2016). Parallel Lives: Two Hoosier Chemists from Peru. Williamsburg, Massachusetts: The Impress Group. pp. 1–62. ISBN 9781532326172.
  17. ^ Peru Daily Tribune Newspaper, June 30, 2012, Front Page.
  18. ^ "Keith O'Connor Murphy". Rockabillyhall.com. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  19. ^ "Cole Porter Is Dead; Songwriter Was 72". The New York Times. 1964. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
  20. ^ Barnes, Mike (October 28, 2015). "'Deadwood' Actor Ralph Richeson Dies at 63". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  21. ^ "Thompson, G. David". MetMuseum. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
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