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Petersburg

Pennsylvania · 419 residents · 0.333 sq mi
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Petersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
419
−8%since 2000
from 455 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+1%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3083944815676531990201020202024Petersburg
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,996
+36%since 2000
from $16,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(386)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score6.3%(26)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+84%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

Petersburg, Pennsylvania has about 419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Petersburg, Pennsylvania earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Petersburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Pennsylvania?

About 13.0% of people in Petersburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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