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Petersburg

Nebraska · 333 residents · 0.374 sq mi
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Petersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,964. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $36,500. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
333
−11%since 2000
from 374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
890 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+5%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3063513954394841990201020202024Petersburg
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,964
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,613
+8%since 2000
from $17,312 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−49.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−9%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(15)
Diversity Score
4
−3%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Nebraska?

Petersburg, Nebraska has about 333 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Nebraska?

The typical household in Petersburg, Nebraska earns about $31,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Nebraska expensive?

In Petersburg, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $36,500, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Nebraska?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Nebraska?

About 20.2% of people in Petersburg, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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