| Place Name | Peru (town) |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12901 12972 12985 |
| County | Clinton County |
| Area Code(s) | 518,838 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2021) | 6,773 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 93.77% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Plattsburgh, NY |
| US Congressional District(s) | New York 21st |
| State Assembly Districts | 115 |
| State Senate Districts | 45 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 93.77% |
| African American | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 0.09% |
| Asian | 1.52% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.86% |