Peru township, Indiana
Peru township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Peru township is a geographic entity located in Miami County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,612. The land area covers 25.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 10,612 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,215 | ±248 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,956 | ±235 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,215 | ±248 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 741 | ±190 |
| Median Home Value | $96,700 | ±$6,534 |
| Median Gross Rent | $845 | ±$58 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,881 | ±$5,587 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,058 | ±$3,201 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,333 | ±605 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,606 | ±386 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.9% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF PERU
GUS Population: 10,642 (2024)
ID: 164018
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
352 E WASHINGTON AVE, PERU IN 46970-1403
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GUS Population: 35,613 (2024)
ID: 125982
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MIAMI CO COMMISSIONER
25 N BROADWAY, PERU IN 46970-2250
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Peru | 03-06 | Peru, IN | |
| Regular School Peru | PK-02 | Peru, IN | |
| Regular School Peru | 07-12 | Peru, IN | |
| Regular School Peru | PK-01 | Peru, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Logansport, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Rochester, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Rochester, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 06-12 | Logansport, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Logansport, IN | |
| 4 Nearby | 2-17 | WABASH, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 20.8 mi away | 1012 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN, 46901-6248 |
7654549840
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PERU PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 102 EAST MAIN STREET, PERU, IN, 46970 |
(765) 473-3069
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Indiana University-Kokomo
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College | 22.0 mi away | 2300 S Washington St, Kokomo, IN, 46902-9003 |
7654532000
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WALTON & TIPTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 110 NORTH MAIN STREET, WALTON, IN, 46994 |
(574) 626-2234
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Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
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College Vocational | 23.0 mi away | 196 East Southway Blvd., Kokomo, IN, 46902-3650 |
7654534864
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ROANN-PAW PAW TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 240 SOUTH CHIPPEWA ROAD, ROANN, IN, 46974 |
(765) 833-5231
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Manchester University
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College | 23.5 mi away | 604 E. College Ave, North Manchester, IN, 46962 |
2609825000
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WABASH CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 188 WEST HILL STREET, WABASH, IN, 46992 |
(260) 563-2972
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LOGANSPORT-CASS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 616 EAST BROADWAY, LOGANSPORT, IN, 46947 |
(574) 753-6383
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GALVESTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 304 EAST JACKSON, GALVESTON, IN, 46932 |
(574) 699-6170
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WABASH, IN US, located 13.7 miles from Peru township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8° | 17.9° | 25.9° | 2.41" | 7.3" |
| February | 38.0° | 20.3° | 29.2° | 2.25" | 4.8" |
| March | 48.9° | 29.2° | 39.1° | 2.63" | 2.4" |
| April | 61.9° | 39.6° | 50.7° | 3.54" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.1° | 50.9° | 62.0° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.6° | 60.5° | 71.0° | 4.88" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 63.6° | 74.2° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 61.7° | 72.4° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.6° | 54.4° | 66.0° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 43.1° | 54.3° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.0° | 32.5° | 41.7° | 2.91" | 1.0" |
| December | 38.4° | 23.5° | 30.9° | 2.34" | 3.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru city | City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Mexico CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Denver town | Town | 6.1 mi | — |
| Chili CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Onward town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Bunker Hill town | Town | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1810359346. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.