Census Bureau data for Petersburg city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Petersburg city
- What is the median household income in Petersburg city?
- The median household income in Petersburg city is $59,850 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Petersburg city?
- The poverty rate in Petersburg city is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Petersburg city?
- $174,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Petersburg city?
- The median gross rent in Petersburg city is $665 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Petersburg city residents have a college degree?
- 29.6% of adults in Petersburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,590
Median Income
$59,850
Median Home Value
$174,800
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.0%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,017 (+9.1%)
Home Value:
+$76,800 (+78.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-8.2 pp (-50%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.7 pp (+29.3%)
Unemployment:
-6.6 pp (-86.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,590
Median Age
38.0
Female
53.5%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 94.6%
Black 0.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$59,850
±$18,754
-$21,852 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$87,378
Median Family Income
$78,917
Poverty Rate
8.2%
+0.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
13.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
29.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.7%
$10–15k
10.4%
$15–25k
7.0%
$25–35k
12.2%
$35–50k
9.9%
$50–75k
12.6%
$75–100k
13.1%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
5.6%
$200k+
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,311
Owner-Occupied
57.2%
Renter-Occupied
42.8%
Vacancy Rate
4.9%
Median Home Value
$174,800
-$75,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$665
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
35.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.7%
$50–100k
13.7%
$100–200k
24.3%
$200–300k
13.2%
$300–500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
36.3%
$500–1k
51.0%
$1–1.5k
11.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.8%
1 vehicle
30.1%
2 vehicles
33.2%
3+
17.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
7.8%
5–19 units
2.9%
20+ units
9.6%
Mobile home
2.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
38.6%
1940–1969
0.9%
1970–1999
12.5%
2000–2009
3.0%
2010+
3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.6%
-7.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
14.5%
Some College / Associate
20.4%
Less Than High School
2.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
-4.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.8%
Self-Employed
5.5%
Government Workers
30.5%
Private For-Profit
63.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
39.6%
Retail
16.1%
Prof. Services
9.0%
Public Admin
7.3%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Finance
5.0%
Wholesale
3.6%
Agriculture
3.6%
Construction
2.0%
Manufacturing
1.8%
Information
1.6%
Transportation
0.7%
Occupation
Management
41.6%
Sales
22.9%
Food Prep
21.7%
Production
12.5%
Construction
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.6 min
Drove Alone
84.3%
Carpool
2.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.8%
Walked
6.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,247
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.9%
5–9
3.7%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
10.6%
25–34
15.9%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
17.0%
55–64
4.3%
65–74
4.6%
75–84
8.9%
85+
3.2%
Under 18: 19.4%
Working age (18–64): 80.6%
65 and over: 16.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.7%
With a Disability
22.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.7%
Uninsured
2.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.8%
Has a Computer
92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
85.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023