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Petersburg

Texas · 1,202 residents · 0.809 sq mi
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Petersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,409. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,700. The poverty rate of 35.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,202
−5%since 2000
from 1,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,486 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+13%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6408189961K1K1990201020202024Petersburg
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,409
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,263 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,707
−6%since 2000
from $13,531 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$491
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−50.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(461)
Black2.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino61.1%(771)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(772)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(387)
Black1.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino65.8%(791)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(8)
Diversity Score58.5%(703)
Diversity Score
58
−4%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
22.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Texas?

Petersburg, Texas has about 1,202 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Texas?

The typical household in Petersburg, Texas earns about $28,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Texas expensive?

In Petersburg, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,700, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Texas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Texas?

About 35.5% of people in Petersburg, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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