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Petersburg

Alaska · 2,948 residents · 44.169 sq mi
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Petersburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,323. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $194,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,948
−9%since 2000
from 3,224 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
67 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+14%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Petersburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,323
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,496
+22%since 2000
from $25,827 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $735 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−10%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(2,306)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(109)
Asian3.1%(91)
Other17.8%(525)
Diversity Score49.3%(1,453)
Diversity Score
49
+205%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.4 min
−40%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$101,661+58%
Home value$449,300+131%
Population31,609+880%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Alaska?

Petersburg, Alaska has about 2,948 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Alaska?

The typical household in Petersburg, Alaska earns about $64,323 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 $194,500, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Alaska?

About 27.9% 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 8.9% of people in Petersburg, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 259 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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