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 $48,924 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Petersburg city?
- The poverty rate in Petersburg city is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Petersburg city?
- $94,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Petersburg city?
- The median gross rent in Petersburg city is $634 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Petersburg city residents have a college degree?
- 12.2% of adults in Petersburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,141
Median Income
$48,924
Median Home Value
$94,700
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.4%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$507 (+1%)
Home Value:
+$18,600 (+24.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.5 pp (-24%)
Bachelor's+:
-2.5 pp (-17%)
Unemployment:
+1.4 pp (+140%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,141
Median Age
43.0
Female
47.7%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 98.6%
Black 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$48,924
±$8,731
-$21,127 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$71,428
Median Family Income
$80,536
Poverty Rate
7.9%
-0.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
10.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.3%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.1%
$10–15k
7.9%
$15–25k
7.1%
$25–35k
15.8%
$35–50k
12.6%
$50–75k
18.0%
$75–100k
9.5%
$100–150k
13.7%
$150–200k
4.8%
$200k+
2.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,118
Owner-Occupied
74.7%
Renter-Occupied
25.3%
Vacancy Rate
10.6%
Median Home Value
$94,700
-$106,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$634
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
50.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
15.8%
$50–100k
38.6%
$100–200k
19.6%
$200–300k
11.0%
$300–500k
3.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
37.5%
$500–1k
54.5%
$1–1.5k
7.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.7%
1 vehicle
40.9%
2 vehicles
32.4%
3+
22.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.1%
2–4 units
2.4%
5–19 units
7.7%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
3.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
37.3%
1940–1969
7.2%
1970–1999
9.0%
2000–2009
1.2%
2010+
7.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
12.2%
-16.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.3%
Some College / Associate
14.1%
Less Than High School
7.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
-1.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.6%
Self-Employed
7.3%
Government Workers
9.6%
Private For-Profit
83.0%
Industry
Manufacturing
20.9%
Edu/Health
18.5%
Retail
11.6%
Transportation
8.1%
Public Admin
5.9%
Wholesale
5.4%
Arts/Entmt.
5.2%
Prof. Services
5.1%
Construction
3.9%
Information
3.9%
Agriculture
3.0%
Finance
0.8%
Occupation
Production
27.5%
Management
24.7%
Food Prep
23.6%
Sales
19.1%
Construction
5.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.6 min
Drove Alone
80.5%
Carpool
9.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.6%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
999
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.4%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
3.6%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
13.7%
45–54
7.6%
55–64
4.6%
65–74
10.9%
75–84
13.7%
85+
8.5%
Under 18: 19.3%
Working age (18–64): 80.7%
65 and over: 24.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.2%
With a Disability
19.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.0%
Uninsured
7.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.9%
Has a Computer
84.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023