How long is the commute from Peru, IN?
Workers who live in Peru, IN take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in Peru get to work
| Means of transportation | Peru | Miami County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.4% (±3.9 points) | 83.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±3.4 points) | 9.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.0 points) | 4.9% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Peru, the average commute is lower than in Miami County (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Peru, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Miami County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Miami County, Peru ranks 18 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1183 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Peru
| Vehicles available | Peru | Miami County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±4.0 points) | 5.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±4.9 points) | 30.4% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±5.0 points) | 37.7% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±3.9 points) | 26.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Peru, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Miami County (5.1%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Peru
| Peru | Miami County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.0 points) | 4.9% (±1.4 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±2.3 points) | 93.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±2.7 points) | 87.5% (±1.7 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Peru, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Miami County (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Peru
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | — | 22.1 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Peru Township | 1.5 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Miami County) | 4.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Erie Township | 5.0 mi | 29.6 minutes (±19.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Miami County) | 5.2 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pipe Creek Township (Miami County) | 5.4 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Butler Township (Miami County) | 6.2 mi | 62.1 minutes (±31.9) | Higher |
| Bunker Hill | 7.0 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Denver | 7.3 mi | 33.0 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Butler Township (Miami County), IN (62.1 minutes), Denver, IN (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Miami County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Amboy | 28.5 minutes (±9.2) |
| 13 | Bunker Hill | 26.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 14 | Washington Township (Miami County) | 24.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Clay Township (Miami County) | 24.6 minutes (±8.1) |
| 16 | Grissom AFB | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 17 | Pipe Creek Township (Miami County) | 23.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 18 | Peru | 22.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 19 | Peru Township | 21.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 20 | Jefferson Township (Miami County) | 21.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 21 | Harrison Township (Miami County) | 11.6 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Miami County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Peru
How long is the average commute in Peru?
Workers who live in Peru, IN take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Peru without a car?
10.6% of households in Peru have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Peru?
4.9% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Peru worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru city, Indiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Peru city, Indiana (place:59328, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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