Peru, IL Employment

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15%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
5%
Household income NAT. AVG.
21%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPeruIllinoisNational
Income per capita$34,268$31,502$29,829
Median household income$52,635$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$64,901$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$26,663$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$50,000$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$23,411$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate3.7%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level11.3%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Peru is 15% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Peru is 5% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Peru is 21% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Peru is 25% lower than the national average

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      $35,086 $52,635 $105,270
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      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
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      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Peru median earnings by income bracket

      Peru employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.5%9.5%
      Manufacturing sector25.8%25.8%
      Financial & insurance services2.8%2.8%
      Wholesale & retail services13.2%13.2%
      Public administration2.3%2.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.3%13.3%
      Education, health & social services8.7%8.7%
      Other20.7%20.7%

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      Mark, IL534$72,50031.1%
      McNabb, IL237$68,12523.1%
      Peru, IL9,777$52,6354.9%

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      Peru, IL9,777$52,6354.9%
      Source: The Peru, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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