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Petersburg

Virginia · 32,420 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 $36,449. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,900. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,420
−4%since 2000
from 33,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,427 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,485 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Petersburg
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,449
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,851 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,142
+20%since 2000
from $15,989 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
54.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+35%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(6,131)
Black78.6%(26,511)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(463)
Asian0.7%(234)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(14,070)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.1%(4,902)
Black78.4%(25,419)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,216)
Asian0.8%(263)
Other1.5%(494)
Diversity Score44.5%(14,414)
Diversity Score
44
+7%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$76,505+110%
Home value$246,600+113%
Population18,738−44%
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PETERSBURG VS
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Income$54,729+50%
Home value$181,600+57%
Population23,261−31%
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PETERSBURG VS
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Income$84,897+133%
Home value$293,400+153%
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Income$101,931+180%
Home value$366,000+216%
Population397,148+1077%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersburg, Virginia?

Petersburg, Virginia has about 32,420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petersburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Petersburg, Virginia earns about $36,449 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 $115,900, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Petersburg, Virginia?

About 15.2% 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 20.2% 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 5,966 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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