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Petersburg

Illinois · 2,258 residents · 1.562 sq mi
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Petersburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,258
−2%since 2000
from 2,299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,446 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+2%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Petersburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,574
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,622
+133%since 2000
from $18,718 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,235)
Black1.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(119)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(2,053)
Black1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(50)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other3.8%(86)
Diversity Score19%(429)
Diversity Score
19
+267%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Illinois?

Petersburg, Illinois has about 2,258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Petersburg, Illinois earns about $62,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Illinois expensive?

In Petersburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $121,900, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Illinois?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Illinois?

About 13.5% of people in Petersburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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