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Petersburg

Texas · 1,014 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 $42,663. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 248 residents. 12% 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 $57,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
1,014
−20%since 2000
from 1,262 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,253 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+28%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6408189961K1K1990201020202024Petersburg
2024699
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,663
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,263 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,249
+64%since 2000
from $13,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$57,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(279)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino69.9%(709)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score52.3%(530)
Diversity Score
52
−15%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Texas?

Petersburg, Texas has about 1,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Texas?

The typical household in Petersburg, Texas earns about $42,663 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 $57,400, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Texas?

About 12.0% 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 13.7% 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 278 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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