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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Petersburg

Michigan · 1,157 residents · 0.483 sq mi
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Petersburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,861. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $104,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,157
−4%since 1990
from 1,201 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,395 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 2,487 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+9%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9751K1K1K1K1990201020202024Petersburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,861
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,657
+80%since 1990
from $12,012 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,900
+63%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
26.2% rent
2.3
+49%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score3.3%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,109)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.9%(46)
4
+20%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−26%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Michigan?

Petersburg, Michigan has about 1,157 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Michigan?

The typical household in Petersburg, Michigan earns about $44,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Michigan expensive?

In Petersburg, Michigan, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Michigan?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Michigan?

About 9.3% of people in Petersburg, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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