Population 477 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Peru
Household size in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.18 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Peru run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Vermont overall, where it has 2.31 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.18, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.7 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 55.0 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 56.3 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.3 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Peru skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Peru: 1.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Peru
Renters in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Peru is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.2% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.8% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.9% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 70.9% of the housing in Peru, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Peru are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are newer than in Vermont overall, where the median home dates to 1973.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $828 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $856 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $977 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,282 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$453 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Peru costs $1,282 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Vermont. Rent takes 19.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Peru
Bachelor's degrees in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.4% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.1% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Peru: 66.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.5% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Peru: 94.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Vermont.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Peru
| Period | Peru | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Peru has been low: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Peru compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 2.46 | 47.4 | 1.0% | 15.4% | 70.9% | 1980 | $1,282 | 66.1% | 94.8% | 0.9% |
| North Dorset | 2.36 | 47.8 | 1.5% | 14.4% | 63.7% | 1978 | $1,363 | 65.0% | 94.4% | 0.6% |
| Bondville | 2.66 | 48.9 | 0.6% | 19.1% | 82.6% | 1982 | $1,094 | 67.0% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
| Londonderry | 2.54 | 50.6 | 3.3% | 10.7% | 49.7% | 1977 | $1,038 | 45.0% | 96.8% | 0.3% |
| East Dorset | 2.02 | 51.3 | 3.0% | 15.3% | 29.0% | 1976 | $1,292 | 75.0% | 98.1% | 5.9% |
| South Londonderry | 2.35 | 47.3 | 3.8% | 19.3% | 54.6% | 1981 | $1,045 | 28.5% | 95.7% | 2.0% |
| Freedleyville | 1.98 | 51.8 | 3.0% | 15.9% | 27.7% | 1976 | $1,290 | 75.0% | 98.1% | 6.0% |
| Weston | 2.44 | 58.5 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 50.9% | 1971 | $1,336 | 65.4% | 97.5% | 0.0% |
| Manchester Center | 2.41 | 53.9 | 8.8% | 23.4% | 28.6% | 1979 | $1,061 | 43.6% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| Dorset | 2.65 | 42.9 | 6.6% | 7.1% | 42.4% | 1973 | $1,642 | 68.9% | 99.0% | 3.4% |
| Windham | 2.31 | 53.0 | 3.4% | 13.0% | 40.8% | 1980 | $1,250 | 48.4% | 95.0% | 1.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Peru. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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