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Petersburg

West Virginia · 2,423 residents · 1.616 sq mi
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Petersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,867. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $72,400. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

Total population
2,423
+3%since 1990
from 2,360 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,499 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,460 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
43.8
+8%since 1990
from 40.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Petersburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,867
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,873 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,642
+68%since 1990
from $11,685 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$368
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+3%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,266)
Black2.9%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.8%(20)
Diversity Score10.4%(246)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,343)
Black1.6%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score6.2%(151)
Diversity Score
6
−40%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, West Virginia?

Petersburg, West Virginia has about 2,423 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, West Virginia?

The typical household in Petersburg, West Virginia earns about $24,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, West Virginia expensive?

In Petersburg, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $72,400, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, West Virginia?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, West Virginia?

About 17.5% of people in Petersburg, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petersburg, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Petersburg, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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