Peru, IN Employment

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28%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
28%
Household income NAT. AVG.
26%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPeruIndianaNational
Income per capita$21,603$26,117$29,829
Median household income$40,065$50,433$55,322
Median income owner occupied$48,550$62,593$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,976$29,285$35,192
Median earnings male$31,250$36,194$36,919
Median earnings female$21,808$23,580$26,250
Unemployment rate3.4%4.4%4.7%
Poverty level24.7%15.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Peru is 28% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Peru is 28% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Peru is 26% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Peru is 64% higher than the national average

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      $26,707 $40,065 $80,130
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      $33,618 $50,433 $100,866
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Peru median earnings by income bracket

      Peru employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.7%9.7%
      Manufacturing sector31.8%31.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services12.2%12.2%
      Public administration5.5%5.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.3%13.3%
      Education, health & social services6.1%6.1%
      Other20.3%20.3%

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      Peru, IN11,369$40,06527.6%

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      Peru, IN11,369$40,06527.6%
      Source: The Peru, IN employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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