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Petersburg Overview

2,126
TOTAL POPULATION
1,081
MALE POPULATION
1,045
FEMALE POPULATION
103.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,466
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,333
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,891
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
46.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
909
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Petersburg Zip Codes

Petersburg Area Codes

Race in Petersburg

The most populous races in Petersburg are White / Caucasian (2,059 | 96.9%), Two or more Races (37 | 1.7%), and Black / African American (28 | 1.3%).
Race in Petersburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American281.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino20.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,05996.9%
Two or more Races371.7%
Some other Race20.1%
Total2,126100.0%

Ancestry in Petersburg

The most populous ancestries reported in Petersburg are English (564 | 26.5%), German (495 | 23.3%), Irish (375 | 17.6%), American (214 | 10.1%), and Scottish (80 | 3.8%), together accounting for 81.3% of all Petersburg residents.
Ancestry in Petersburg
Ancestry# Population% Population
American21410.1%
British90.4%
Burmese130.6%
Cherokee70.3%
English56426.5%
French653.1%
German49523.3%
Irish37517.6%
Italian140.7%
Lithuanian70.3%
Northern European391.8%
Polish643.0%
Puerto Rican20.1%
Scandinavian110.5%
Scotch-Irish442.1%
Scottish803.8%
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Immigrants in Petersburg

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Petersburg came from Europe (1 | 0.1%), Germany (1 | 0.1%), and Western Europe (1 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.2% of all Petersburg residents.
Immigrants in Petersburg
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe10.1%
Germany10.1%
Western Europe10.1%
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Sex and Age in Petersburg

Sex and Age in Petersburg

The most populous age groups in Petersburg are 60 to 64 Years (162 | 15.0%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (152 | 14.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Petersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (7.9%)43 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years50 (4.6%)26 (2.5%)
10 to 14 Years55 (5.1%)39 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years37 (3.4%)31 (3.0%)
20 to 24 Years50 (4.6%)29 (2.8%)
25 to 29 Years104 (9.6%)66 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years73 (6.8%)67 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years78 (7.2%)70 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years46 (4.3%)32 (3.1%)
45 to 49 Years53 (4.9%)28 (2.7%)
50 to 54 Years26 (2.4%)95 (9.1%)
55 to 59 Years31 (2.9%)98 (9.4%)
60 to 64 Years162 (15.0%)92 (8.8%)
65 to 69 Years71 (6.6%)40 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years40 (3.7%)152 (14.5%)
75 to 79 Years60 (5.6%)57 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years36 (3.3%)46 (4.4%)
85 Years and over24 (2.2%)34 (3.3%)
Total1,081 (100.0%)1,045 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Petersburg

Median Family Size in Petersburg

The median family size in Petersburg is 2.75 persons per family, with single male/father families (16 | 3.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.56 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (57 | 11.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.42 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Petersburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple443 (85.9%)2.76
Single Male/Father16 (3.1%)3.56
Single Female/Mother57 (11.1%)2.42
Total Families516 (100.0%)2.75

Median Household Size in Petersburg

The median household size in Petersburg is 1.95 persons per household, with single male/father households (16 | 1.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.88 persons per household. non-family households (506 | 49.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Petersburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple443 (43.3%)2.76
Single Male/Father16 (1.6%)4.88
Single Female/Mother57 (5.6%)2.75
Non-family506 (49.5%)1.06
Total Households1,022 (100.0%)1.95

Household Size by Marriage Status in Petersburg

Out of a total of 1,022 households in Petersburg, 516 (50.5%) are family households, while 506 (49.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 283, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 471.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Petersburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-471 (46.1%)
2-Person Households283 (27.7%)35 (3.4%)
3-Person Households83 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households77 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households64 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households9 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total516 (50.5%)506 (49.5%)

Female Fertility in Petersburg

Fertility by Age in Petersburg

Average fertility rate in Petersburg is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 148.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Petersburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years24 (100.0%)148.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Petersburg

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Petersburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Petersburg

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Petersburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma10 (41.7%)65.0
College or Associate's Degree14 (58.3%)116.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total24 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Petersburg

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Petersburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Petersburg

Income Overview in Petersburg

Per Capita Income in Petersburg is $29,466, while median incomes of families and households are $73,333 and $44,891 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,126$29,466
Median Family Income516$73,333
Mean Family Income516$84,537
Median Household Income1,022$44,891
Mean Household Income1,022$60,333
Income Deficit516$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,12645.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,12654.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1260.44

Earnings by Sex in Petersburg

Average Earnings in Petersburg are $36,415, $51,923 for men and $28,043 for women, a difference of 46.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Petersburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male508 (48.7%)$51,923
Female534 (51.2%)$28,043
Total1,042 (100.0%)$36,415

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Petersburg

The most common earnings brackets in Petersburg are $100,000+ for men (112 | 22.1%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (77 | 14.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Petersburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (4.5%)7 (1.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (1.0%)53 (9.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49913 (2.6%)29 (5.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (1.2%)47 (8.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49910 (2.0%)54 (10.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99920 (3.9%)11 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49919 (3.7%)16 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (1.2%)7 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)6 (1.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)26 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99937 (7.3%)29 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99932 (6.3%)35 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99937 (7.3%)77 (14.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99936 (7.1%)28 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)29 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99936 (7.1%)31 (5.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99958 (11.4%)11 (2.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99919 (3.7%)25 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99939 (7.7%)9 (1.7%)
$100,000+112 (22.1%)4 (0.7%)
Total508 (100.0%)534 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Petersburg

Average earnings in Petersburg are $54,402 for men and $31,250 for women, a difference of 42.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,816, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,156. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,042, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $25,208.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Petersburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,156$0
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$58,816$25,208
Bachelor's Degree$44,643$0
Graduate Degree$58,750$51,042
Total$54,402$31,250

Family Income in Petersburg

Family Income Brackets in Petersburg

According to the Petersburg family income data, there are 118 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Petersburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00051.0%
$10,000 to $14,999163.1%
$15,000 to $24,999214.1%
$25,000 to $34,999448.5%
$35,000 to $49,9996412.4%
$50,000 to $74,99911822.9%
$75,000 to $99,9998716.9%
$100,000 to $149,9999518.4%
$150,000 to $199,9996111.8%
$200,000+51.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Petersburg

5-person families (55 | 10.7%) account for the highest median family income in Petersburg with $185,417 per family, while 5-person families (55 | 10.7%) have the highest median income of $37,083 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Petersburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families296 (57.4%)$67,895
3-Person Families83 (16.1%)$49,886
4-Person Families73 (14.1%)$84,196
5-Person Families55 (10.7%)$185,417
6-Person Families9 (1.7%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total516 (100.0%)$73,333

Family Income by Number of Earners in Petersburg

Family Income by Number of Earners in Petersburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners110 (21.3%)$50,114
1 Earner153 (29.6%)$66,932
2 Earners220 (42.6%)$87,813
3+ Earners33 (6.4%)$0
Total516 (100.0%)$73,333

Household Income in Petersburg

Household Income Brackets in Petersburg

With 161 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Petersburg, accounting for 15.8% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (0.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Petersburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000858.3%
$10,000 to $14,999939.1%
$15,000 to $24,999868.4%
$25,000 to $34,99916115.8%
$35,000 to $49,99914614.3%
$50,000 to $74,99914113.8%
$75,000 to $99,99911911.6%
$100,000 to $149,99911411.2%
$150,000 to $199,999686.7%
$200,000+90.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Petersburg

The median household income in Petersburg is $44,891, with the highest median household income of $71,786 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 268 households (26.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 54 households (5.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Petersburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years54 (5.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years268 (26.2%)$71,786
45 to 64 Years336 (32.9%)$50,750
65+ Years364 (35.6%)$31,842
Total1,022 (100.0%)$44,891

Poverty in Petersburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Petersburg

With 17.2% poverty level for males and 18.3% for females among the residents of Petersburg, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (43.3%) and 14 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Petersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (20.0%)4 (9.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (44.4%)
6 to 11 Years10 (13.9%)7 (17.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)7 (41.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (43.3%)14 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (30.0%)7 (15.2%)
25 to 34 Years10 (6.2%)9 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years17 (16.0%)35 (35.3%)
45 to 54 Years19 (26.4%)10 (8.1%)
55 to 64 Years24 (13.3%)32 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years37 (33.3%)23 (12.0%)
75 Years and over15 (12.5%)28 (28.6%)
Total177 (17.2%)180 (18.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Petersburg

According to the poverty statistics in Petersburg, males aged 5 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Petersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (80.0%)39 (90.7%)
5 Years7 (100.0%)5 (55.6%)
6 to 11 Years62 (86.1%)32 (82.1%)
12 to 14 Years26 (100.0%)10 (58.8%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years17 (56.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (70.0%)39 (84.8%)
25 to 34 Years152 (93.8%)117 (92.9%)
35 to 44 Years89 (84.0%)64 (64.6%)
45 to 54 Years53 (73.6%)113 (91.9%)
55 to 64 Years157 (86.7%)148 (82.2%)
65 to 74 Years74 (66.7%)169 (88.0%)
75 Years and over105 (87.5%)70 (71.4%)
Total852 (82.8%)806 (81.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Petersburg

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Petersburg show that 8.8% or 39 of the total 443 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 52.6%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.1%, which includes 7 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Petersburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children288 (92.9%)22 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children107 (93.9%)7 (6.1%)
3 or 4 Children9 (47.4%)10 (52.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total404 (91.2%)39 (8.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Petersburg

According to the poverty data in Petersburg, 31.2% or 5 single-father households and 21.0% or 12 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (41.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (36.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Petersburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)12 (36.4%)
1 or 2 Children5 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5 (31.2%)12 (21.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Petersburg

The poverty data for Petersburg shows that 39 of the married-couple family households (8.8%) and 17 of the single-parent households (23.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (52.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (36.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Petersburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (7.1%)12 (36.4%)
1 or 2 Children7 (6.1%)5 (13.9%)
3 or 4 Children10 (52.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (8.8%)17 (23.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Petersburg

Employment by Class of Employer in Petersburg

Among the 876 employed individuals in Petersburg, private company employees (654 | 74.7%), not-for-profit organizations (68 | 7.8%), and local government employees (61 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Petersburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees65474.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)161.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)606.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations687.8%
Local Government Employees617.0%
State Government Employees171.9%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total876100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Petersburg

According to the labor force statistics for Petersburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,821), 49.9% or 909 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 88.6% or 70 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.1% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Petersburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years27 (44.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years70 (88.6%)19 (27.1%)
25 to 29 Years120 (70.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years111 (79.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years174 (77.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years115 (56.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years97 (75.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years145 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years32 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total909 (49.9%)19 (2.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Petersburg

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Petersburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma388 (74.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree251 (77.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher115 (78.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total762 (68.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Petersburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Petersburg are Community & Social Service (76 | 8.6%), Management (67 | 7.5%), Education Instruction & Library (40 | 4.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (37 | 4.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (31 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Petersburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Petersburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.6%), and Management (73.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Petersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18 (26.9%)49 (73.1%)
Business & Financial9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 45 (59.2%)31 (40.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library20 (50.0%)20 (50.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (19.4%)25 (80.6%)
Health Technologists6 (31.6%)13 (68.4%)
Total (Category)115 (50.7%)112 (49.3%)
Total (Overall)436 (49.0%)453 (51.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Petersburg are Food Preparation & Serving (54 | 6.1%), Personal Care & Service (46 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (41 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (37 | 4.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (24 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Petersburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Petersburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (64.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (45.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (85.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Petersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support6 (14.6%)35 (85.4%)
Security & Protection24 (64.9%)13 (35.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention11 (45.8%)13 (54.2%)
Law Enforcement13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Total (Category)35 (18.4%)155 (81.6%)
Total (Overall)436 (49.0%)453 (51.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Petersburg are Sales & Related (90 | 10.1%), and Office & Administration (81 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Petersburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Petersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related33 (36.7%)57 (63.3%)
Office & Administration11 (13.6%)70 (86.4%)
Total (Category)44 (25.7%)127 (74.3%)
Total (Overall)436 (49.0%)453 (51.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Petersburg are Construction & Extraction (47 | 5.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (12 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Petersburg

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Petersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction40 (85.1%)7 (14.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Total (Category)47 (79.7%)12 (20.3%)
Total (Overall)436 (49.0%)453 (51.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Petersburg are Production (207 | 23.3%), and Material Moving (35 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Petersburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Petersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production174 (84.1%)33 (15.9%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving21 (60.0%)14 (40.0%)
Total (Category)195 (80.6%)47 (19.4%)
Total (Overall)436 (49.0%)453 (51.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Petersburg

Employment Industries in Petersburg

The major employment industries in Petersburg include Manufacturing (213 | 24.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (112 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (103 | 11.6%), Utilities (67 | 7.5%), and Public Administration (46 | 5.2%).
Employment Industries in Petersburg

Employment Industries by Sex in Petersburg

The Petersburg industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (89.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Petersburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction16 (59.3%)11 (40.7%)
Manufacturing159 (74.7%)54 (25.4%)
Wholesale Trade5 (13.2%)33 (86.8%)
Retail Trade26 (25.2%)77 (74.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities60 (89.5%)7 (10.4%)
Information37 (82.2%)8 (17.8%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific8 (53.3%)7 (46.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (23.1%)20 (76.9%)
Educational Services19 (48.7%)20 (51.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance12 (10.7%)100 (89.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services17 (47.2%)19 (52.8%)
Public Administration13 (28.3%)33 (71.7%)
Total436 (49.0%)453 (51.0%)

Education in Petersburg

School Enrollment in Petersburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 276 students in Petersburg are middle school (89 | 32.3%), high school (61 | 22.1%), and elementary school (43 | 15.6%).
School Enrollment in Petersburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool186.5%
Kindergarten238.3%
Elementary School4315.6%
Middle School8932.3%
High School6122.1%
College / Undergraduate3010.9%
Graduate / Professional124.3%
Total276100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Petersburg

Out of a total of 276 students who are enrolled in schools in Petersburg, 11 (4.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 265 (96.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (15.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Petersburg
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old60 (84.5%)11 (15.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total265 (96.0%)11 (4.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Petersburg

Education (48 | 17.8%), liberal arts & history (46 | 17.1%), science & technology (32 | 11.9%), business (31 | 11.5%), and engineering (29 | 10.8%) are the most common fields of study among 269 individuals in Petersburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Petersburg
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics62.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural62.2%
Physical & Health Sciences41.5%
Psychology72.6%
Social Sciences176.3%
Engineering2910.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3211.9%
Business3111.5%
Education4817.8%
Literature & Languages165.9%
Liberal Arts & History4617.1%
Visual & Performing Arts114.1%
Communications114.1%
Arts & Humanities51.9%
Total269100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Petersburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Petersburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Petersburg are males with 2 vehicles (135, accounting for 32.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (110, making up 30.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Petersburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (1.2%)4 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle92 (22.0%)133 (29.7%)
2 Vehicles135 (32.3%)110 (24.6%)
3 Vehicles60 (14.3%)87 (19.5%)
4 Vehicles91 (21.8%)80 (17.9%)
5 or more Vehicles35 (8.4%)33 (7.4%)
Total418 (100.0%)447 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Petersburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Petersburg are 30 to 34 minutes (123 commuters, 15.3%), 25 to 29 minutes (116 commuters, 14.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (107 commuters, 13.3%).
Commute Time in Petersburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8710.8%
5 to 9 Minutes10713.3%
10 to 14 Minutes567.0%
15 to 19 Minutes192.4%
20 to 24 Minutes293.6%
25 to 29 Minutes11614.4%
30 to 34 Minutes12315.3%
35 to 39 Minutes617.6%
40 to 44 Minutes516.4%
45 to 59 Minutes9311.6%
60 to 89 Minutes546.7%
90 or more Minutes70.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Petersburg

The most common commute times in Petersburg are 25 to 29 minutes (60 commuters, 14.5%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (71 commuters, 18.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Petersburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes59 (14.2%)28 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes46 (11.1%)61 (15.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes36 (8.7%)20 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes5 (1.2%)14 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes24 (5.8%)5 (1.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes60 (14.5%)56 (14.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes52 (12.6%)71 (18.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes35 (8.5%)26 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes18 (4.3%)33 (8.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes25 (6.0%)68 (17.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes54 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Petersburg

The most frequent times of departure to work in Petersburg are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (85, 20.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (93, 23.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Petersburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM72 (17.4%)21 (5.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM28 (6.8%)9 (2.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (1.9%)44 (11.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM54 (13.0%)15 (3.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24 (5.8%)38 (9.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM85 (20.5%)45 (11.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM23 (5.6%)93 (23.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM44 (10.6%)46 (11.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (2.4%)16 (4.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14 (3.4%)15 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM13 (3.1%)20 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM34 (8.2%)27 (6.9%)
Total414 (100.0%)389 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Petersburg

Occupancy by Ownership in Petersburg

Of the total 1,022 dwellings in Petersburg, owner-occupied units account for 740 (72.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 282 (27.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Petersburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74072.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units28227.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,022100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Petersburg

Occupancy by Household Size in Petersburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household47146.1%
2-Person Household31831.1%
3-Person Household838.1%
4+ Person Household15014.7%
Total Housing Units1,022100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Petersburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Petersburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household240 (51.0%)231 (49.0%)
2-Person Household294 (92.4%)24 (7.5%)
3-Person Household64 (77.1%)19 (22.9%)
4+ Person Household142 (94.7%)8 (5.3%)
Total Housing Units740 (72.4%)282 (27.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Petersburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Petersburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School67 (47.9%)73 (52.1%)
High School Diploma356 (76.2%)111 (23.8%)
College/Associate Degree184 (69.4%)81 (30.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher133 (88.7%)17 (11.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Petersburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Petersburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years21320.8%
35 to 44 Years10910.7%
45 to 54 Years999.7%
55 to 64 Years23723.2%
65 to 74 Years21420.9%
75 to 84 Years11911.6%
85 Years and Over313.0%
Total1,022100.0%

Housing Finances in Petersburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Petersburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Petersburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied740 (72.4%)$55,625
Renter-Occupied282 (27.6%)$20,978
Average1,022 (100.0%)$44,891

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Petersburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Petersburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)12 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (1.9%)59 (20.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99939 (5.3%)54 (19.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (2.7%)7 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99928 (3.8%)31 (11.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99991 (12.3%)70 (24.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999129 (17.4%)17 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999135 (18.2%)6 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999108 (14.6%)11 (3.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99999 (13.4%)15 (5.3%)
$150,000 or more77 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total740 (100.0%)282 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Petersburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Petersburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30094 (12.7%)16 (5.7%)
$300 to $499142 (19.2%)101 (35.8%)
$500 to $799267 (36.1%)92 (32.6%)
$800 to $99943 (5.8%)68 (24.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499152 (20.5%)5 (1.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99921 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49921 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total740 (100.0%)282 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Petersburg

Housing Structures in Petersburg

Housing Structures in Petersburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached78476.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments131.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments414.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments616.0%
10 or more Apartments908.8%
Mobile Home / Other333.2%
Total1,022100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Petersburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Petersburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached711 (90.7%)73 (9.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other29 (87.9%)4 (12.1%)
Total740 (72.4%)282 (27.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Petersburg

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Petersburg
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)6 (2.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)144 (51.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms265 (35.8%)83 (29.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms315 (42.6%)22 (7.8%)
8 or more Rooms160 (21.6%)27 (9.6%)
Total740 (100.0%)282 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Petersburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Petersburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas613 (82.8%)54 (19.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity96 (13.0%)216 (76.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels23 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)12 (4.3%)
Total740 (100.0%)282 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Petersburg

Household Vehicle Usage in Petersburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (1.6%)31 (11.0%)
1 Vehicle229 (30.9%)227 (80.5%)
2 Vehicles266 (35.9%)24 (8.5%)
3 or more Vehicles233 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total740 (100.0%)282 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Petersburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Petersburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units288452
Median Property Value$87,800$89,900
Median Household Income$45,179$72
Monthly Housing Costs$341$0
Real Estate Taxes$676$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Petersburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Petersburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00065 (22.6%)30 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99988 (30.6%)237 (52.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999124 (43.1%)174 (38.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99911 (3.8%)11 (2.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total288 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Petersburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Petersburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00014 (4.9%)11 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99963 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99938 (13.2%)24 (5.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99942 (14.6%)53 (11.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99980 (27.8%)87 (19.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (9.4%)55 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (6.6%)81 (17.9%)
$150,000 or more5 (1.7%)80 (17.7%)
Total288 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Petersburg

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Petersburg
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x122 (42.4%)75,875 (16,786.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x70 (24.3%)280 (62.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x28 (9.7%)138 (30.5%)
4.0x or more68 (23.6%)20 (4.4%)
Total288 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Petersburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Petersburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800165 (57.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49958 (20.1%)226 (50.0%)
$800 to $1,49965 (22.6%)165 (36.5%)
Total288 (100.0%)452 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Petersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Petersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Petersburg
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years103 (71.5%)41 (28.5%)
6 to 18 Years222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years70 (65.4%)37 (34.6%)
26 to 34 Years223 (85.8%)37 (14.2%)
35 to 44 Years192 (93.7%)13 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years191 (98.0%)4 (2.1%)
55 to 64 Years351 (97.2%)10 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older218 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,873 (92.9%)142 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Petersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Petersburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born103 (71.5%)41 (28.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen70 (65.4%)37 (34.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Petersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Petersburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000293 (91.8%)26 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999479 (91.1%)47 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999301 (92.6%)24 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999312 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over468 (91.6%)43 (8.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Petersburg

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Petersburg
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 628 (19.4%)95 (66.0%)
6 to 18 Years95 (42.8%)152 (68.5%)
19 to 25 Years32 (29.9%)55 (51.4%)
25 to 34 Years51 (19.6%)188 (72.3%)
35 to 44 Years45 (22.0%)147 (71.7%)
45 to 54 Years78 (40.0%)144 (73.9%)
55 to 64 Years115 (31.9%)259 (71.8%)
65 to 74 Years295 (97.4%)82 (27.1%)
75 Years and over218 (100.0%)143 (65.6%)
Total957 (47.5%)1,265 (62.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Petersburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Petersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (13.7%)8 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years112 (31.2%)76 (18.9%)
65 to 74 Years14 (12.6%)68 (35.4%)
75 Years and over91 (75.8%)33 (33.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Petersburg

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Petersburg: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (2.4%)8 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years13 (3.6%)10 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)25 (13.0%)
75 Years and over21 (17.5%)19 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Petersburg: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years13 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (8.1%)15 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years4 (3.6%)18 (9.4%)
75 Years and over27 (22.5%)19 (19.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Petersburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (16.4%)40 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (7.8%)
75 Years and over15 (12.5%)17 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Petersburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years68 (18.9%)49 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years14 (12.6%)68 (35.4%)
75 Years and over84 (70.0%)23 (23.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Petersburg: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (10.0%)16 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.1%)
75 Years and over16 (13.3%)6 (6.1%)

Technology Access in Petersburg

Computing Device Access in Petersburg

Computing Device Access in Petersburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop60659.3%
Smartphone82981.1%
Tablet46545.5%
No Computing Device16416.1%
Total1,022100.0%

Internet Access in Petersburg

Internet Access in Petersburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home53852.6%
Cellular Data Only16115.8%
Satellite Internet393.8%
No Internet26225.6%
Total1,022100.0%

Petersburg Summary

Petersburg, Indiana is a small town located in Pike County, Indiana. It is situated on the banks of the Patoka River, about 30 miles south of Evansville. The town was founded in 1817 and has a population of 2,093 as of the 2010 census.

History

Petersburg was founded in 1817 by a group of settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after Peter Jones, one of the original settlers. The town was incorporated in 1837 and was the county seat of Pike County until 1876 when the county seat was moved to Petersburg.
The town was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, with many of the town's residents helping to hide and transport escaped slaves. During the Civil War, Petersburg was a major supply center for the Union Army.

Geography

Petersburg is located in the southwestern corner of Pike County, Indiana. It is situated on the banks of the Patoka River, about 30 miles south of Evansville. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The climate is humid continental, with hot summers and cold winters.

Economy

The economy of Petersburg is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The town is home to several small businesses, including a feed mill, a lumber yard, and a furniture store. The town also has a few restaurants and bars.
The town is also home to a number of small manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer, a metal fabricator, and a machine shop. The town is also home to a number of small farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and hay.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Petersburg was 2,093. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,000. The per capita income for the town was $18,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Petersburg, Indiana is a small town located in Pike County, Indiana. It was founded in 1817 and has a population of 2,093 as of the 2010 census. The town is situated on the banks of the Patoka River and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The economy of Petersburg is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the town is home to several small businesses. The racial makeup of the town is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. The median income for a household in the town is $37,917, and the per capita income is $18,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Petersburg?
Total Population of Petersburg is 2,126.
What is the Total Male Population of Petersburg?
Total Male Population of Petersburg is 1,081.
What is the Total Female Population of Petersburg?
Total Female Population of Petersburg is 1,045.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Petersburg?
There are 103.44 Males per 100 Females in Petersburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Petersburg?
There are 96.67 Females per 100 Males in Petersburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Petersburg?
Median Population Age in Petersburg is 50.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Petersburg
Average Family Size in Petersburg is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Petersburg
Average Household Size in Petersburg is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Petersburg?
Per Capita income in Petersburg is $29,466.
What is the Median Family Income in Petersburg?
Median Family Income in Petersburg is $73,333.
What is the Median Household income in Petersburg?
Median Household Income in Petersburg is $44,891.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Petersburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Petersburg is 46.0%.
Women in Petersburg earn 54.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Petersburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Petersburg is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Petersburg?
There are 909 People in the Labor Forcein in Petersburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Petersburg?
49.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Petersburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Petersburg?
Unemployment Rate in Petersburg is 2.1%.