Peru City, Kansas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 183 people, 87 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 485.3 people per square mile (187.38/kmē), it is the 119th least populated city in terms of population density. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 265.8 per square mile (102.63/kmē). The average household size was 2.1 people, and the average family size was 2.78 people. Age range in the city was well distributed with 23% 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% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males. The median age was 41.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Peru City was 41.8 and 41 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 92.35% White, 1.64% Black or African American, 4.37% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.64% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25208, making it the 113th poorest city by median household income among the Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $31875, it would be the 104th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $13810, it is 170th poorest city by per capita income in Kansas. The median income of city was $11538, Males have a median income of $15625 versus $10000 for females.
In 2000, 38 pupils and students, of which 47.37% are male and 52.63% are female, 20.77% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.26% nursery or pri school, 7.89% kindergarten, 34.21% elementary school, 26.32% high school and 26.32% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 183 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 183 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 183 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 179 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 177 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 175 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 175 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 169 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 162 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 159 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 158 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 3 | |
| Elementary school | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| High school | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru city, Kansas | $25208 | $31875 | $13810 |
| Chautauqua County, Kansas | $28717 | $33871 | $16280 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |