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COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Petersburg

Alaska · 3,815 residents · 2,900.828 sq mi
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Petersburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $195,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,815
−1%since 2009
from 3,862 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
−3%since 2009
from 42.6 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K200920202024Petersburg
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,317
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $61,115 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,971
+4%since 2009
from $29,679 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $181,700 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $553 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(2,754)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian3.4%(133)
Other25.2%(972)
Diversity Score53.4%(2,061)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(2,649)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(130)
Asian2.5%(96)
Other24.5%(935)
Diversity Score57.3%(2,188)
Diversity Score
57
+7%since 2009
from 53 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.5 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Compare Petersburg to nearby counties

PETERSBURG VS
Wrangell
Income$63,750+2%
Home value$296,400+52%
Population2,007−41%
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PETERSBURG VS
Juneau
Income$101,661+63%
Home value$449,300+130%
Population31,609+831%
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PETERSBURG VS
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Income$61,156−2%
Home value$225,300+15%
Population5,777+70%
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PETERSBURG VS
Ketchikan Gateway
Income$92,885+49%
Home value$393,300+101%
Population13,549+299%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Alaska?

Petersburg, Alaska has about 3,815 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Alaska?

The typical household in Petersburg, Alaska earns about $62,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petersburg, Alaska expensive?

In Petersburg, Alaska, the median home is worth about $195,300, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Alaska?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Petersburg, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersburg, Alaska?

About 9.7% of people in Petersburg, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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