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Petersburg

Tennessee · 528 residents · 1.008 sq mi
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Petersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,942. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
528
−9%since 2000
from 580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
524 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4835586347107851990201020202024Petersburg
2024508
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,942
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,525
+33%since 2000
from $13,898 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+2%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(528)
Black6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(458)
Black5.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(11)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score21.8%(115)
Diversity Score
22
+14%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Tennessee?

Petersburg, Tennessee has about 528 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Tennessee?

The typical household in Petersburg, Tennessee earns about $43,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Tennessee expensive?

In Petersburg, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $66,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Tennessee?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Tennessee?

About 20.1% of people in Petersburg, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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