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Petersburg

Alaska · 3,227 residents · 44.169 sq mi
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Petersburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,369. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $308,400. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,227
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,224 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+27%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Petersburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,369
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,028 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,483
+64%since 2000
from $25,827 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+14%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,082
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $735 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+29%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(2,608)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(92)
Asian2.7%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(2,006)
Black1.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(279)
Asian13.1%(424)
Other14.7%(473)
Diversity Score70.9%(2,288)
Diversity Score
71
+339%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.0 min
−33%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 76.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 83.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Alaska?

Petersburg, Alaska has about 3,227 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Alaska?

The typical household in Petersburg, Alaska earns about $71,369 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Alaska expensive?

In Petersburg, Alaska, the median home is worth about $308,400, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Alaska?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Alaska?

About 6.8% of people in Petersburg, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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