Peru, Illinois
Peru: City in Illinois, United States
About
Peru is a city located in the county of LaSalle in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,295 and a population density of 643 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,612 inhabitants.
The city was created 186 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Peru
| Population : | 9,612 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | LaSalle County |
| Postal code : | 61354 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 815 |
| Area : | 16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,959 feet / 597 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1838 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:23:47 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 601 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peru is located at 41°19'39"N 89°7'44"W (41.3275300, -89.1289700).
Peru map
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- Official Website
Official website of Peru
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Peru decreased by 7.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,295 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,269 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,199 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,093 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,023 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,949 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,886 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,829 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,794 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,718 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,612 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Peru
1 Peru Diamond Railroad Crossing
100 Church St, Peru, IL 61354, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Peru
1 Peru Municipal Building
1901 4th St, Peru, IL 61354 ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Peru
1901 4th St, Peru, IL 61354 ➦ Show Map
☎ +18152230061 🔗 Url
3 Peru Municipal Electric Department
4005 Plank Rd, Peru, IL 61354 ➦ Show Map
☎ +18152230044 🔗 Url
People born in Peru (13)
People born in Peru, including composer and performer of piano music. Zez Confrey, baseball player J. A. Happ, baseball player Russ Meyer, .
List
- William E. Metzger (American automotive pioneer) he was born in 30/09/1868
- Katharine Bushnell (American physician and missionary) she was born in 05/02/1856
- Ken Gorgal (American football player (1929-2016)) he was born in 13/02/1929
- Nora Kirkpatrick (American actress) she was born in 06/12/1984
- Thomas Lynch (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1863
- John Virginius Bennes (American architect) he was born in 23/08/1867
- W. T. Cook (American college football, basketball and baseball coach (1884-1970)) he was born in 01/01/1884
- Florence Holbrook (American educator and author) she was born in 01/01/1860
- George A. Harrop (American physician) he was born in 05/11/1890
- Frederic Howard Hatton (American actor (1879-1946)) he was born in 30/07/1879
Schools in Peru
College & universities near Peru, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145831 | Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby (IL) | 61348-9692 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peru, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDT | Mendota station | 783 Main Street | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| DWT | Dwight station | 119 West Main St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Other cities in LaSalle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in LaSalle County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | 18,097 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Streator | 12,933 | City in Illinois |
| La Salle | 9,609 | City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States |
| Mendota | 6,904 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Northville | 6,753 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Marseilles | 4,778 | City in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Deer Park | 4,199 | Village in United States of America |
| Oglesby | 3,526 | City in LaSalle Co. |
| Sheridan | 2,515 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Seneca | 2,179 | Village in Illinois |
| Utica | 1,988 | Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois |
| Earlville | 1,570 | City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Garfield | 1,483 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Serena | 1,088 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Leland | 902 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Farm Ridge | 858 | Township in LaSalle County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Peru distances to largest Illinois cities
