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Petersburg

Ohio · 405 residents · 1.516 sq mi
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Petersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,823. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2021. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 41.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

405
+60%vs 2021
vs 253 in 2021
2020 – 2024
267 / sq mi
+60%vs 2021
vs 167 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
43.6
−20%vs 2021
vs 54.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
23828332937542020202024Petersburg
2024302
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,823
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $53,821 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$20,319
−32%vs 2021
vs $29,848 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−15.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
41.1%
+25.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$93,500
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2023
86.1%
−13.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
13.9% rent
2.2
2020 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(373)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(23)
6
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−6.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
3.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 17.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
74.5%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
62.8%
−13.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
28.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 32.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.8% in 2021
59.3%
+5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.2% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Petersburg, Ohio?

Petersburg, Ohio has about 405 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Ohio?

The typical household in Petersburg, Ohio earns about $41,823 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Ohio expensive?

In Petersburg, Ohio, the median home is worth about $93,500.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Ohio?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Ohio?

About 41.1% of people in Petersburg, Ohio 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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