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Petersville

Alaska · 53 residents · 462 sq mi
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Petersville is home to 53 people in Alaska. At a median age of 68.0, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 26 people. There are 0 people per square mile.

At a glance
Older
median age 68.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 1592%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

53
+96%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
0 / sq mi
from 0 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
68.0
+32%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
462 sq mi
Population, 20002024
0152944582000201020202024Petersville
202453
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 924.5%(13)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.3%(6)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(7)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7450.9%(27)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,926
−5%since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2022
from 53.8% in 2022
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.389
+6%since 2022
from 0.367 in 2022
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade53.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$450,000
+1592%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
90.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.52 people
−14%since 2022
from 2.92 people in 2022
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(7)
29
−24%since 2022
from 38 in 2022
2022 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Norwegian50.9%(27)
German35.8%(19)
Swedish13.2%(7)
Irish11.3%(6)
Italian11.3%(6)
Welsh11.3%(6)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 5.2%
32.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2022
from 50.0% in 2022
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
46.2%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 46.2% in 2022
US average: 13.1%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2022
from 50.0% in 2022
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2022
from 50.0% in 2022
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 6.2%
13.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2022
from 18.4% in 2022
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(21)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(19)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 8.4%
73.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
50.9%
US average: 18.4%
26.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
73.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
50.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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How many people live in Petersville, Alaska?

Petersville, Alaska has about 53 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Petersville, Alaska expensive?

In Petersville, Alaska, the median home is worth about $450,000.

How educated are people in Petersville, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Petersville, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersville, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Petersville, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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