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Petersburg

Kentucky · 500 residents · 6.278 sq mi
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Petersburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,611. Population has declined 14% since 2019. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
500
−14%since 2019
from 579 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
−14%since 2019
from 92 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
−10%since 2019
from 49.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
318441565689812201020202024Petersburg
2024771
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,611
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,659 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,019
−2%since 2019
from $27,490 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
77.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
22.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(475)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 21.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−14%since 2019
from 22.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2019
from 74.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Female
53.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Kentucky?

Petersburg, Kentucky has about 500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Petersburg, Kentucky earns about $88,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Kentucky?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of people in Petersburg, Kentucky 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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