Petersburg is a city located in Petersburg city Virginia. Petersburg has a 2024 population of 33,280. Petersburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,396 in 2020.
The average household income in Petersburg is $59,456 with a poverty rate of 22.21%. The median age in Petersburg is 36.6 years: 35 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Petersburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25,698 | 77.26% |
| White | 5,532 | 16.63% |
| Two or more races | 1,398 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 442 | 1.33% |
| Other race | 156 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.05% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,703 | 2.22 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Non Family | 8,287 | 1.2 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Female | 3,214 | 3.72 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Married | 2,485 | 3.39 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 717 | 3.25 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
37.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,904 | 8.31% |
| Associates Degree | 1,806 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,094 | 13.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,890 | 8.25% |
| High School Graduate | 8,220 | 35.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,203 | 5.25% |
| Some College | 4,786 | 20.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,605 | 15,112 | 3,052 |
| White | 3,651 | 3,386 | 1,360 |
| Hispanic | 878 | 723 | 256 |
| 2+ Races | 865 | 669 | 247 |
| Asian | 373 | 295 | 153 |
| Other Race | 96 | 55 | 11 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 3 |
| Native American | 16 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,951 | $57,475 | $52,869 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,757 | $62,159 | $61,681 |
| High School Graduate | $29,459 | $37,370 | $24,746 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,038 | $35,757 | $13,606 |
| Overall | $37,696 | $41,174 | $35,083 |
| Some College | $36,206 | $38,750 | $34,962 |
$37,696
Average Earnings
$41,174
Average Male
$35,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.02% of Petersburg residents speak only English, while 6.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25,510 | 5,783 | 22.67% |
| White | 4,690 | 899 | 19.17% |
| Multiple | 1,365 | 461 | 33.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,720 | 365 | 21.22% |
| Asian | 438 | 36 | 8.22% |
22.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.8%
Male Poverty Rate
23.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Petersburg is Multiple, with 33.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Petersburg is Asian, with 8.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.95% |
| High School | 19.63% |
| Some College | 13.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.31% |
| Female Employed | 15.23% |
| Male Employed | 5.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,385 | $74,221 |
| Households | $46,930 | $59,456 |
| Married Families | $82,528 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,392 | $45,789 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,435
Number of Veterans
2,100
Male Veterans
335
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 789 |
| First Gulf War | 783 |
| Vietnam | 665 |
| Korea | 85 |
| World War II | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 644 |
| 65 to 74 | 642 |
| 35 to 54 | 567 |
| 75+ | 330 |
| 18 to 34 | 252 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,863 | 9.41% |
| White | 456 | 10.56% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 7.83% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 6.17% |
| Asian | 31 | 8.22% |
| Other Race | 23 | 19.33% |
| Native American | 7 | 43.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.36%
Born in Petersburg
95.58%
Native Born
4.42%
Foreign Born
2.89%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
95.58% of Petersburg residents were born in the United States, with 67.36% having been born in Virginia. 2.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,135 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 33,164 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 33,193 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 33,222 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 33,251 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 33,280 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 33,309 | -153 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 33,462 | 51 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 33,411 | 15 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 33,396 | 2,803 | 9.16% |
| 2019 | 30,593 | 20 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 30,573 | -393 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 30,966 | -413 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 31,379 | -516 | -1.62% |
| 2015 | 31,895 | -347 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 32,242 | -69 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 32,311 | 316 | 0.99% |
| 2012 | 31,995 | -98 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 32,093 | -409 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 32,502 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,740 | -4,646 | -12.1% |
| 1990 | 38,386 | -2,669 | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 41,055 | 4,952 | 13.72% |
| 1970 | 36,103 | -647 | -1.76% |
| 1960 | 36,750 | 1,696 | 4.84% |
| 1950 | 35,054 | 4,423 | 14.44% |
| 1940 | 30,631 | 2,067 | 7.24% |
| 1930 | 28,564 | -2,448 | -7.89% |
| 1920 | 31,012 | 6,885 | 28.54% |
| 1910 | 24,127 | 2,317 | 10.62% |
| 1900 | 21,810 | -870 | -3.84% |
| 1890 | 22,680 | 1,024 | 4.73% |
| 1880 | 21,656 | 2,706 | 14.28% |
| 1870 | 18,950 | 684 | 3.74% |
| 1860 | 18,266 | 4,256 | 30.38% |
| 1850 | 14,010 | 2,874 | 25.81% |
| 1840 | 11,136 | 2,814 | 33.81% |
| 1830 | 8,322 | 1,632 | 24.39% |
| 1820 | 6,690 | 1,022 | 18.03% |
| 1810 | 5,668 | 2,147 | 60.98% |
| 1800 | 3,521 | 693 | 24.5% |
| 1790 | 2,828 | -30,307 | -91.47% |