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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Petersburg

Virginia · 33,740 residents · 22.72 sq mi
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Petersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,851. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

33,740
−12%since 1990
from 38,386 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,485 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,690 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+10%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Petersburg
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,851
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,309 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,989
+52%since 1990
from $10,547 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$495
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $360 in 1990
US average: $602
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.9% in 1990
48.5% rent
2.4
−1%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(10,176)
Black72.1%(27,680)
Hispanic / Latino1%(373)
Asian0.8%(310)
Diversity Score52.6%(20,194)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(6,131)
Black78.6%(26,511)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(463)
Asian0.7%(234)
Diversity Score41.7%(14,070)
42
−21%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Petersburg, Virginia?

Petersburg, Virginia has about 33,740 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Petersburg, Virginia earns about $28,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Virginia expensive?

In Petersburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $68,100, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Virginia?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Virginia?

About 19.6% of people in Petersburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,646 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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