Petersburg city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51730 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,537 | — | #1,384 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,698 | -32.5% | #2,734 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.8 years | -8.0% | #2,904 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $189,000 | -33.0% | #1,534 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,174 | +0.9% | #580 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | +72.5% | #2,816 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Petersburg city has a population of 33,537, making it the #1,384 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Petersburg city is $50,698, ranking #2,734 out of 3,222 counties — 32.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.7% and unemployment stands at 9.8%.
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The median home value in Petersburg city is $189,000 (-33.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,174/mo and the homeownership rate is 38.6%.
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93.5% of residents in Petersburg city have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Petersburg city, Virginia
Petersburg city, Virginia has a total population of 33,537, making it the 1,384th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Petersburg city is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Petersburg city is $50,698, which ranks #2,734 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8%.
The median home value in Petersburg city is $189,000, 33.0% below the national median. Renters in Petersburg city pay a median gross rent of $1,174 per month. The homeownership rate is 38.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Petersburg city, 25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.
Petersburg city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 74.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (14.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%).
All data for Petersburg city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.