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Peru city, NE

ZIP 68421 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 68421

68421 has a population of 1,019 with a median age of 21.2 yrs (57.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.0%+40% vs US avg
x
Black
5.4%-56% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.5%-65% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.4%-39% vs US avg
x
18–64
76.5%+24% vs US avg
x
65+
10.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.7%-39% vs US avg
x
High school
21.1%-19% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
42.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
23.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Never married
65.4%+93% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.4%-8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.2%
x
Diversity Index
25/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.8%+129% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.5%+718% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 68421

Poverty Rate
17.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.0%-51% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.8%+129% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.3%-9% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
47.5%+718% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,019
Median age21.2
Poverty rate17.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.0%
Hispanic6.5%
Black5.4%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born31.8%