Peru is a city in LaSalle and Bureau counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,896 at the 2020 census, down from 10,295 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ottawa, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. Peru and its twin city, LaSalle, make up the core of Illinois Valley.
Midwest
Peru
La Salle County, IL
Population
9,831
Walk Score
76 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$844
Median home value
$155,300
Founded
1835
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Westclox Manufacturing Plant Historic District · listed 2007
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