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Peru, IL Population by Age

The median age in Peru, IL is 46.1, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 15.73% were under the age of 15, 16.42% aged 15 to 29, 44.60% aged 30 to 64, 18.30% aged 65 to 84, and 4.95% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

Peru, IL population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Peru's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 484 4.92%
5 to 9 years 623 6.34%
10 to 14 years 439 4.47%
15 to 19 years 747 7.6%
20 to 24 years 472 4.8%
25 to 29 years 395 4.02%
30 to 34 years 604 6.14%
35 to 39 years 440 4.48%
40 to 44 years 644 6.55%
45 to 49 years 607 6.17%
50 to 54 years 705 7.17%
55 to 59 years 681 6.93%
60 to 64 years 704 7.16%
65 to 69 years 466 4.74%
70 to 74 years 646 6.57%
75 to 79 years 300 3.05%
80 to 84 years 387 3.94%
85 years and over 487 4.95%
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Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time ✎ Custom Dataset: Peru Self-employed, multilingual, car-commuting, insured individuals 15 to 24 years $27,865 75 27,354 0.75 0.5% 55 min 25 to 44 years $44,231 90 37,459 0.86 19% 43 min 45 to 64 years $53,865 95 42,167 0.77 35% 15 min 65 to 74 years $51,800 74 32,972 0.91 45% 13 min 75 to 84 years $41,234 66 26,758 0.87 66% 42 min 85 years and over $36,093 56 18,857 0.89 76% 45 min

Peru, IL population by age group

Key stats
2,765
Population under 25 years
2,083
Population aged 25-44
2,697
Population aged 45-64
2,286
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

Peru, IL population by age group.

The largest age group is 15 to 19 years with a population of 747 (7.60% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
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The largest age group in Peru, IL was for the group of age 15 to 19 years with a population of 747 (7.60%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Peru, IL was the 75 to 79 years with a population of 300 (3.05%).

Peru, IL population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Peru, IL's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above

FIGURE 2

Peru, IL population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 5,447 (55.41% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 2,098 21.34%
18 to 64 years 5,447 55.41%
65 years and over 2,286 23.25%

Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Peru 's population under 18 was 21.34%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Peru's working population (between 18 and 64) was 55.41%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Peru's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 23.25% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Peru, IL population pyramid

Population pyramid for Peru, IL is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Peru's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Peru, IL, is 25.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Peru, IL, is 38.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Peru, IL is 63.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Peru, IL is 2.6.

FIGURE 3

Peru, IL population pyramid

Peru population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Here's the Peru, IL's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 256 228 484
5 to 9 years 422 201 623
10 to 14 years 196 243 439
15 to 19 years 300 447 747
20 to 24 years 261 211 472
25 to 29 years 137 258 395
30 to 34 years 230 374 604
35 to 39 years 231 209 440
40 to 44 years 273 371 644
45 to 49 years 237 370 607
50 to 54 years 354 351 705
55 to 59 years 396 285 681
60 to 64 years 346 358 704
65 to 69 years 159 307 466
70 to 74 years 288 358 646
75 to 79 years 187 113 300
80 to 84 years 118 269 387
85 years and over 209 278 487

Things to know

What is the population of Peru, IL under 18?

Peru's population under the age of 18 is 2,098, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 21.34% of the total resident population of Peru, IL.

What is the aging population in Peru, IL?

Peru's population aged 65 years and above was 2,286. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 23.25% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2024
Peru, IL Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Peru Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Peru population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Peru. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Peru by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Peru.

Key observations

The largest age group in Peru, IL was for the group of age 15 to 19 years years with a population of 747 (7.60%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Peru, IL was the 75 to 79 years years with a population of 300 (3.05%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Peru is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Peru total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Peru, IL Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Peru - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Peru population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Peru. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 5,447 (55.41% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Peru population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Peru is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Peru is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Peru, IL Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Peru, IL population pyramid, which represents the Peru population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Peru, IL, is 25.8.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Peru, IL, is 38.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Peru, IL is 63.9.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Peru, IL is 2.6.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Peru population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Peru for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Peru for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Peru for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Peru Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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