Peru, Kansas Explained

Peru, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Chautauqua Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Chautauqua County (legend)
Coordinates:37.0803°N -96.0961°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Chautauqua
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1870
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1904
Named For:Peru, Illinois
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.32
Area Land Sq Mi:0.32
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.84
Area Land Km2:0.84
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:804
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:101
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:67360
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:620
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-55525
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2396190

Peru is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 101.[2]

History

Peru was founded in 1870.[3] It was named by E. R. Cutler, president of the town company, for his hometown of Peru, Illinois.[4] [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32sqmi, all of it land.[6]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 101 people, 39 households, and 24 families in Peru.[7] The population density was 311.7 per square mile (120.4/km). There were 75 housing units at an average density of 231.5 per square mile (89.4/km).[8] [9] The racial makeup was 88.12% (89) white or European American (87.13% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.99% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.99% (1) from other races, and 9.9% (10) from two or more races.[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.96% (4) of the population.[11]

Of the 39 households, 20.5% had children under the age of 18; 51.3% were married couples living together; 7.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.9% of households consisted of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.6.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.9% of the population.[13]

17.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 33.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 76.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $31,731 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,776) and the median family income was $31,827 (+/- $14,782).[14] Males had a median income of $30,729 (+/- $21,018) versus $27,750 (+/- $16,431) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,500 (+/- $13,049).[15] Approximately, 4.7% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those ages 65 or over.[16] [17]

2010 census

As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 139 people, 67 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density was 434.4PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 309.4/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.0% White, 8.6% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 8.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 67 households, of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 43.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 49.3 years. 16.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[19] of 2000, there were 183 people, 87 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 485.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 267.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 92.35% White, 1.64% African American, 4.37% Native American, and 1.64% from two or more races.

There were 87 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,208, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $15,625 versus $12,143 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,810. About 6.4% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over.

Education

Peru is served by Chautauqua County USD 286 public school district, and its Sedan Jr/Sr High School is located in Sedan.[20]

Peru High School was closed through school unification. The Peru High School mascot was Trojans.[21]

Transportation

Highway U.S. Route 166 runs through Peru.

Notable people

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of Peru, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . May 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220523205827/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2055525 . May 23, 2022 . live.
  3. Book: Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society . Kansas State Printing Plant . Kansas State Historical Society . 1916 . 155.
  4. Book: Rydjord, John. Kansas Place-Names. 1972. University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, Oklahoma. 0-8061-0994-7. 98 & 280.
  5. Web site: Profile for Peru, Kansas . . 6 June 2014.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. 2012-01-25.
  7. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  18. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  19. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  20. Web site: Home Page . Chautauqua County USD 286 . February 13, 2023.
  21. Web site: Peru High School. classmates.com. 15 January 2017.