How long is the commute from Peru, NE?
Workers who live in Peru, NE take an average of 13.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
11.9% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Peru get to work
| Means of transportation | Peru | Nemaha County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.0% (±15.5 points) | 82.4% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.8% (±17.3 points) | 7.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±4.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.9% (±8.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±6.6 points) | 7.5% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Peru, the average commute is lower than in Nemaha County (20.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Peru, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nemaha County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Nemaha County, Peru ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 652 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Peru
| Vehicles available | Peru | Nemaha County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±9.1 points) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.9% (±12.2 points) | 26.0% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.8% (±18.2 points) | 35.8% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±12.6 points) | 33.4% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Peru, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nemaha County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Peru
| Peru | Nemaha County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±6.6 points) | 7.5% (±2.8 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±5.8 points) | 93.3% (±2.2 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±6.1 points) | 87.4% (±3.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Peru, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nemaha County (87.4%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (90.6%).
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 | — | 13.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Watson | 5.7 mi | 17.3 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brownville | 6.7 mi | 12.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Julian | 7.7 mi | 20.3 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 8.5 mi | 22.6 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Hamburg | 9.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Nemaha | 10 mi | 16.6 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Port | 11 mi | 15.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brock | 12 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Auburn, NE (22.6 minutes), Hamburg, IA (22.4 minutes), Brock, NE (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nemaha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson | 32.1 minutes (±12.2) |
| 2 | Brock | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Auburn | 22.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Julian | 20.3 minutes (±9.4) |
| 5 | Nemaha | 16.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 6 | Peru | 13.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Brownville | 12.4 minutes (±4.9) |
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, NE take an average of 13.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Peru without a car?
5.3% of households in Peru have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Peru?
6.7% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Peru worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru city, Nebraska
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, Nebraska (place:38960, in state:31).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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