Peru is located in Oxford County, Maine. Peru has a 2025 population of 1,537. Peru is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 3.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,487 in 2020.
The average household income in Peru is $78,117 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.The median age in Peru is 51.3 years: 51.8 years for males, and 50.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Peru includes 93.66% White, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,403 | 93.66% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 6.07% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.27% |
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Peru's average per capita income is $48,221. Household income levels show a median of $67,500. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,793 | $92,211 |
| Married Families | $81,522 | - |
| Households | $67,500 | $78,117 |
| Non Families | $42,361 | $50,761 |
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