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Petersburg

North Dakota · 192 residents · 1.028 sq mi
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Petersburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
−2%since 2000
from 195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−1%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011371732082441990201020202024Petersburg
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,528
+28%since 2000
from $17,634 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
−16%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(188)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(183)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(17)
Diversity Score
9
+75%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, North Dakota?

Petersburg, North Dakota has about 192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, North Dakota?

The typical household in Petersburg, North Dakota earns about $45,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, North Dakota expensive?

In Petersburg, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $44,000.

How educated are people in Petersburg, North Dakota?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, North Dakota?

About 2.3% of people in Petersburg, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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