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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Petersburg

Alaska · 3,398 residents · 2,900.828 sq mi
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Petersburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $228,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
3,398
+4%since 2019
from 3,257 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 1 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
−2%since 2019
from 42.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K200920202024Petersburg
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,667
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,948 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,296
−5%since 2019
from $36,112 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $227,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $954 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+2%since 2019
from 3.3 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(2,133)
Black1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(381)
Asian4.6%(149)
Other17.2%(561)
Diversity Score65.7%(2,140)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(2,444)
Black1.4%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(164)
Asian3.4%(117)
Other15.2%(517)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,779)
Diversity Score
52
−20%since 2019
from 66 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.9 min
+1%since 2019
from 8.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
Female
49.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
Foreign born
17.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Alaska?

Petersburg, Alaska has about 3,398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Alaska?

The typical household in Petersburg, Alaska earns about $68,667 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 $228,400, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Alaska?

About 25.5% 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 4.9% of people in Petersburg, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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