Peru, Maine
Peru: Town in Maine, United States
About
Peru is a town located in the county of Oxford in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,541 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,509 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Peru
| Population : | 1,509 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Oxford County |
| Postal code : | 04290 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 47.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 807 feet / 246 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 18:41:47 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Peru is located at 44°30'24"N 70°24'19"W (44.5067300, -70.4053400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Peru decreased by 2.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,541 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,540 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,533 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,527 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,521 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,514 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,509 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,514 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,512 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,511 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,509 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Schools in Peru
College & universities near Peru, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161226 | University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington (ME) | 04938-9978 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Peru, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
| BIN | Berlin, New Hampshire | 318 Glen Ave | BUS |
| NCW | North Conway, NH | 2760 White Mountain Highway | BUS |
| FRE | Freeport | 36 Depot Street | RAIL |
| BRK | Brunswick Maine Street Station | 101 Bath Rd. | BUS |
Post offices near Peru
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dixfield Post Office | Dixfield (ME) | 04224 |
Other cities in Oxford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oxford County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rumford | 5,735 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Paris | 5,162 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Norway | 4,990 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Oxford | 4,102 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Fryeburg | 3,436 | City in Maine, United States |
| Bethel | 2,749 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA |
| Mexico | 2,635 | Town in Maine |
| Dixfield | 2,481 | City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| South Paris | 2,267 | Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine |
| Buckfield | 2,071 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| West Paris | 1,689 | City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| Hiram | 1,659 | Human settlement in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| Brownfield | 1,653 | Town in Maine |
| Porter | 1,525 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Hebron | 1,431 | Town in Maine |
| Hartford | 1,229 | Town in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Peru distances to largest Maine cities
