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556
TOTAL POPULATION
280
MALE POPULATION
276
FEMALE POPULATION
101.45
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,769
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,472
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,500
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
245
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Petersburg Area Codes

Race in Petersburg

The most populous races in Petersburg are White / Caucasian (491 | 88.3%), Two or more Races (28 | 5.0%), and Black / African American (17 | 3.1%).
Race in Petersburg
Race# Population% Population
Asian61.1%
Black / African American173.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino61.1%
Native / Alaskan142.5%
White / Caucasian49188.3%
Two or more Races285.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total556100.0%

Ancestry in Petersburg

The most populous ancestries reported in Petersburg are American (92 | 16.6%), English (46 | 8.3%), Irish (41 | 7.4%), European (32 | 5.8%), and German (29 | 5.2%), together accounting for 43.2% of all Petersburg residents.
Ancestry in Petersburg
Ancestry# Population% Population
American9216.6%
Arab20.4%
British30.5%
Cherokee152.7%
Chippewa162.9%
Choctaw71.3%
Dutch132.3%
English468.3%
European325.8%
French152.7%
French Canadian40.7%
German295.2%
Irish417.4%
Italian112.0%
Lebanese20.4%
Mexican61.1%
Scotch-Irish91.6%
Scottish213.8%
Thai61.1%
Welsh50.9%
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Immigrants in Petersburg

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Petersburg came from Asia (2 | 0.4%), Canada (2 | 0.4%), China (2 | 0.4%), Eastern Asia (2 | 0.4%), and Europe (2 | 0.4%), together accounting for 1.8% of all Petersburg residents.
Immigrants in Petersburg
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia20.4%
Canada20.4%
China20.4%
Eastern Asia20.4%
Europe20.4%
Germany20.4%
Hong Kong20.4%
Western Europe20.4%
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Sex and Age in Petersburg

Sex and Age in Petersburg

The most populous age groups in Petersburg are 65 to 69 Years (54 | 19.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (44 | 15.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Petersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (1.1%)13 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Years9 (3.2%)21 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years14 (5.0%)11 (4.0%)
15 to 19 Years11 (3.9%)20 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years20 (7.1%)17 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)12 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years30 (10.7%)20 (7.2%)
35 to 39 Years0 (0.0%)6 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Years33 (11.8%)21 (7.6%)
45 to 49 Years32 (11.4%)16 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years24 (8.6%)19 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years12 (4.3%)12 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years13 (4.6%)44 (15.9%)
65 to 69 Years54 (19.3%)17 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years13 (4.6%)9 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years5 (1.8%)9 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years7 (2.5%)9 (3.3%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (100.0%)276 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Petersburg

Median Family Size in Petersburg

The median family size in Petersburg is 2.86 persons per family, with single male/father families (16 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (31 | 20.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.06 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Petersburg
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple102 (68.5%)3.00
Single Male/Father16 (10.7%)3.50
Single Female/Mother31 (20.8%)2.06
Total Families149 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Petersburg

The median household size in Petersburg is 2.55 persons per household, with single male/father households (16 | 7.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.5 persons per household. non-family households (69 | 31.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.45 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Petersburg
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple102 (46.8%)3.10
Single Male/Father16 (7.3%)3.50
Single Female/Mother31 (14.2%)2.71
Non-family69 (31.7%)1.45
Total Households218 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Petersburg

Out of a total of 218 households in Petersburg, 149 (68.3%) are family households, while 69 (31.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 79, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 44.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Petersburg
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-44 (20.2%)
2-Person Households79 (36.2%)19 (8.7%)
3-Person Households47 (21.6%)6 (2.8%)
4-Person Households9 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households11 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (68.3%)69 (31.7%)

Female Fertility in Petersburg

Fertility by Age in Petersburg

Average fertility rate in Petersburg is 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 150.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Petersburg
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years3 (33.3%)150.0
20 to 34 years6 (66.7%)122.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Petersburg

11.1% of women with births (9) in Petersburg are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 83.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Petersburg
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)

Fertility by Education in Petersburg

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Petersburg
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School5 (55.6%)122.0
High School Diploma3 (33.3%)83.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree1 (11.1%)1,000.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Petersburg

88.9% of women with births in Petersburg are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Petersburg
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)

Income in Petersburg

Income Overview in Petersburg

Per Capita Income in Petersburg is $20,769, while median incomes of families and households are $63,472 and $42,500 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income556$20,769
Median Family Income149$63,472
Mean Family Income149$62,567
Median Household Income218$42,500
Mean Household Income218$49,917
Income Deficit149$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5562.34%
Wage / Income Gap ($)55697.66¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5560.41

Earnings by Sex in Petersburg

Average Earnings in Petersburg are $31,591, $32,000 for men and $31,250 for women, a difference of 2.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Petersburg
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male130 (52.8%)$32,000
Female116 (47.1%)$31,250
Total246 (100.0%)$31,591

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Petersburg

The most common earnings brackets in Petersburg are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (22 | 16.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (16 | 13.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Petersburg
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less20 (15.4%)2 (1.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9991 (0.8%)3 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (3.8%)13 (11.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)7 (6.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)7 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49913 (10.0%)12 (10.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4996 (4.6%)7 (6.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9998 (6.1%)1 (0.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99916 (12.3%)8 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99922 (16.9%)13 (11.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9995 (3.8%)9 (7.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9998 (6.1%)13 (11.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9991 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9996 (4.6%)2 (1.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998 (6.1%)16 (13.8%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total130 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Petersburg

Average earnings in Petersburg are $33,068 for men and $35,972 for women, a difference of 8.1%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,938, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,917. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,083, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,083.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Petersburg
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$55,938$0
High School Diploma$32,917$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$46,250$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,068$35,972

Family Income in Petersburg

Family Income Brackets in Petersburg

According to the Petersburg family income data, there are 41 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Petersburg
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00032.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991711.4%
$15,000 to $24,99953.4%
$25,000 to $34,99932.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992214.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994127.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994026.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991812.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Petersburg

4-person families (9 | 6.0%) account for the highest median family income in Petersburg with $81,250 per family, while 2-person families (92 | 61.7%) have the highest median income of $32,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Petersburg
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families92 (61.7%)$64,500
3-Person Families36 (24.2%)$63,125
4-Person Families9 (6.0%)$81,250
5-Person Families12 (8.1%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total149 (100.0%)$63,472

Family Income by Number of Earners in Petersburg

Family Income by Number of Earners in Petersburg
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners39 (26.2%)$0
1 Earner53 (35.6%)$81,042
2 Earners45 (30.2%)$62,656
3+ Earners12 (8.1%)$106,667
Total149 (100.0%)$63,472

Household Income in Petersburg

Household Income Brackets in Petersburg

With 50 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Petersburg, accounting for 22.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Petersburg
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003516.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992411.0%
$15,000 to $24,999177.8%
$25,000 to $34,999104.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992511.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993917.9%
$75,000 to $99,9995022.9%
$100,000 to $149,999188.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Petersburg

The median household income in Petersburg is $42,500, with the highest median household income of $80,455 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 60 households (27.5%) 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 9 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Petersburg
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9 (4.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years60 (27.5%)$80,455
45 to 64 Years92 (42.2%)$0
65+ Years57 (26.2%)$38,281
Total218 (100.0%)$42,500

Poverty in Petersburg

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Petersburg

With 22.1% poverty level for males and 24.0% for females among the residents of Petersburg, 75 year old and over males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 7 males (58.3%) and 1 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 Years0 (0.0%)2 (25.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)4 (22.2%)
12 to 14 Years2 (40.0%)1 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years5 (21.7%)6 (30.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (12.5%)
35 to 44 Years15 (45.5%)16 (59.3%)
45 to 54 Years13 (23.2%)3 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)23 (41.1%)
65 to 74 Years20 (29.8%)1 (3.8%)
75 Years and over7 (58.3%)2 (11.1%)
Total62 (22.1%)62 (24.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Petersburg

According to the poverty statistics in Petersburg, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Petersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (100.0%)6 (75.0%)
5 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (100.0%)14 (77.8%)
12 to 14 Years3 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years18 (78.3%)14 (70.0%)
25 to 34 Years30 (100.0%)28 (87.5%)
35 to 44 Years18 (54.5%)11 (40.7%)
45 to 54 Years43 (76.8%)32 (91.4%)
55 to 64 Years25 (100.0%)33 (58.9%)
65 to 74 Years47 (70.2%)25 (96.2%)
75 Years and over5 (41.7%)16 (88.9%)
Total218 (77.9%)196 (76.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Petersburg

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Petersburg show that 13.7% or 14 of the total 102 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 17.5%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Petersburg
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children66 (82.5%)14 (17.5%)
1 or 2 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total88 (86.3%)14 (13.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Petersburg

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Petersburg
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (32.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (29.0%)

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

The poverty data for Petersburg shows that 14 of the married-couple family households (13.7%) and 9 of the single-parent households (19.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (17.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (25.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Petersburg
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children14 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (13.7%)9 (19.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Petersburg

Employment by Class of Employer in Petersburg

Among the 233 employed individuals in Petersburg, private company employees (196 | 84.1%), not-for-profit organizations (20 | 8.6%), and state government employees (6 | 2.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Petersburg
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19684.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)41.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)31.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations208.6%
Local Government Employees41.7%
State Government Employees62.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total233100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Petersburg

According to the labor force statistics for Petersburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (471), 52.0% or 245 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 12 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 98.0% or 49 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.5% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Petersburg
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years32 (86.5%)4 (12.5%)
25 to 29 Years8 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years49 (98.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years30 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years64 (70.3%)3 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years20 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years5 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (29.0%)5 (18.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total245 (52.0%)12 (4.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Petersburg

According to labor force statistics for Petersburg, 59.9% of individuals (176) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (294) are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 3 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.5% or 7 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.6% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Petersburg
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School20 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma116 (63.7%)5 (2.6%)
College / Associate Degree33 (67.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total176 (59.9%)5 (1.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Petersburg

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Petersburg are Management (11 | 4.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11 | 4.7%), Community & Social Service (9 | 3.9%), Education Instruction & Library (9 | 3.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (8 | 3.4%).
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 & Mathematics (100.0%), Management (63.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (62.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Petersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)12 (29.3%)29 (70.7%)
Total (Overall)120 (51.5%)113 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Petersburg are Security & Protection (14 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (12 | 5.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (11 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (8 | 3.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (5 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Petersburg

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Petersburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (62.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (54.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Petersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Security & Protection8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
Law Enforcement3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5 (62.5%)3 (37.5%)
Personal Care & Service2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (36.6%)26 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)120 (51.5%)113 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Petersburg are Sales & Related (37 | 15.9%), and Office & Administration (19 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Petersburg

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Petersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (27.0%)27 (73.0%)
Office & Administration4 (21.0%)15 (78.9%)
Total (Category)14 (25.0%)42 (75.0%)
Total (Overall)120 (51.5%)113 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Petersburg are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 5.6%), and Construction & Extraction (12 | 5.1%).
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 & Extraction8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)21 (84.0%)4 (16.0%)
Total (Overall)120 (51.5%)113 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Petersburg are Production (31 | 13.3%), Transportation (20 | 8.6%), and Material Moving (19 | 8.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Petersburg

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Petersburg
OccupationMaleFemale
Production23 (74.2%)8 (25.8%)
Transportation20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving15 (78.9%)4 (21.0%)
Total (Category)58 (82.9%)12 (17.1%)
Total (Overall)120 (51.5%)113 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Petersburg

Employment Industries in Petersburg

The major employment industries in Petersburg include Manufacturing (60 | 25.8%), Retail Trade (45 | 19.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 | 15.0%), Construction (16 | 6.9%), and Wholesale Trade (15 | 6.4%).
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%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Petersburg
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction12 (75.0%)4 (25.0%)
Manufacturing44 (73.3%)16 (26.7%)
Wholesale Trade15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade15 (33.3%)30 (66.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Public Administration8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total120 (51.5%)113 (48.5%)

Education in Petersburg

School Enrollment in Petersburg

The most common levels of schooling among the 93 students in Petersburg are middle school (27 | 29.0%), high school (22 | 23.7%), and kindergarten (15 | 16.1%).
School Enrollment in Petersburg
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1516.1%
Elementary School1415.0%
Middle School2729.0%
High School2223.7%
College / Undergraduate1516.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total93100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Petersburg

Out of a total of 93 students who are enrolled in schools in Petersburg, 8 (8.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 85 (91.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 29 (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 Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds21 (84.0%)4 (16.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total85 (91.4%)8 (8.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Petersburg

Arts & humanities (9 | 30.0%), psychology (5 | 16.7%), computers & mathematics (4 | 13.3%), business (4 | 13.3%), and communications (4 | 13.3%) are the most common fields of study among 30 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 & Mathematics413.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology516.7%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology26.7%
Business413.3%
Education26.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications413.3%
Arts & Humanities930.0%
Total30100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Petersburg

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Petersburg

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Petersburg are males with 2 vehicles (52, accounting for 43.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (47, making up 46.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Petersburg
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle15 (12.5%)13 (11.5%)
2 Vehicles52 (43.3%)47 (41.6%)
3 Vehicles25 (20.8%)37 (32.7%)
4 Vehicles10 (8.3%)5 (4.4%)
5 or more Vehicles18 (15.0%)11 (9.7%)
Total120 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Petersburg

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Petersburg are 20 to 24 minutes (72 commuters, 31.4%), 30 to 34 minutes (60 commuters, 26.2%), and 45 to 59 minutes (28 commuters, 12.2%).
Commute Time in Petersburg
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes135.7%
5 to 9 Minutes52.2%
10 to 14 Minutes31.3%
15 to 19 Minutes104.4%
20 to 24 Minutes7231.4%
25 to 29 Minutes135.7%
30 to 34 Minutes6026.2%
35 to 39 Minutes10.4%
40 to 44 Minutes31.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2812.2%
60 to 89 Minutes114.8%
90 or more Minutes104.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Petersburg

The most common commute times in Petersburg are 20 to 24 minutes (44 commuters, 36.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (33 commuters, 30.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Petersburg
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (1.7%)11 (10.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes2 (1.7%)3 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes3 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes4 (3.3%)6 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes44 (36.7%)28 (25.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (2.5%)10 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes27 (22.5%)33 (30.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (10.8%)15 (13.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes11 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes10 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)

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 (55, 45.8%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (27, 24.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Petersburg
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2 (1.7%)27 (24.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM18 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (5.0%)3 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM8 (6.7%)3 (2.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7 (5.8%)9 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM55 (45.8%)4 (3.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (4.2%)16 (14.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (2.5%)17 (15.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5 (4.2%)10 (9.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (5.8%)17 (15.6%)
Total120 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Petersburg

Occupancy by Ownership in Petersburg

Of the total 218 dwellings in Petersburg, owner-occupied units account for 150 (68.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 68 (31.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Petersburg
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15068.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6831.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units218100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Petersburg

Occupancy by Household Size in Petersburg
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4420.2%
2-Person Household9845.0%
3-Person Household5324.3%
4+ Person Household2310.5%
Total Housing Units218100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Petersburg

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Petersburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15 (34.1%)29 (65.9%)
2-Person Household86 (87.8%)12 (12.2%)
3-Person Household26 (49.1%)27 (50.9%)
4+ Person Household23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units150 (68.8%)68 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Petersburg

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Petersburg
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16 (44.4%)20 (55.6%)
High School Diploma91 (79.1%)24 (20.9%)
College/Associate Degree27 (62.8%)16 (37.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher16 (66.7%)8 (33.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Petersburg

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Petersburg
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4319.7%
35 to 44 Years2611.9%
45 to 54 Years4621.1%
55 to 64 Years4621.1%
65 to 74 Years3516.1%
75 to 84 Years2210.1%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total218100.0%

Housing Finances in Petersburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Petersburg

Median Income by Occupancy in Petersburg
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied150 (68.8%)$56,154
Renter-Occupied68 (31.2%)$26,500
Average218 (100.0%)$42,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Petersburg

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Petersburg
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (1.3%)17 (25.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99916 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99920 (13.3%)4 (5.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (1.3%)10 (14.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (1.3%)8 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99915 (10.0%)10 (14.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99939 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99931 (20.7%)19 (27.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Petersburg

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Petersburg
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30030 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49929 (19.3%)10 (14.7%)
$500 to $79912 (8.0%)33 (48.5%)
$800 to $99935 (23.3%)5 (7.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49938 (25.3%)8 (11.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9993 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Petersburg

Housing Structures in Petersburg

Housing Structures in Petersburg
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached14667.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments219.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other5123.4%
Total218100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Petersburg

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Petersburg
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached113 (77.4%)33 (22.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other37 (72.6%)14 (27.5%)
Total150 (68.8%)68 (31.2%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms60 (40.0%)30 (44.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms55 (36.7%)36 (52.9%)
8 or more Rooms35 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Petersburg

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Petersburg
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas55 (36.7%)6 (8.8%)
Electricity90 (60.0%)57 (83.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5 (3.3%)5 (7.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Petersburg

Household Vehicle Usage in Petersburg
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)7 (10.3%)
1 Vehicle22 (14.7%)27 (39.7%)
2 Vehicles66 (44.0%)34 (50.0%)
3 or more Vehicles62 (41.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total150 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Petersburg

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Petersburg

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7971
Median Property Value$61,700$137,100
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$348$0
Real Estate Taxes$461$11

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Petersburg

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Petersburg
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00029 (36.7%)3 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99918 (22.8%)14 (19.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99925 (31.7%)46 (64.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (6.3%)7 (9.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more2 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Petersburg

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Petersburg
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00018 (22.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99921 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)6 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (6.3%)2 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99924 (30.4%)10 (14.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (6.3%)15 (21.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (7.6%)26 (36.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)12 (16.9%)
Total79 (100.0%)71 (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 2.0x34 (43.0%)80,694 (113,653.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x4 (5.1%)24 (33.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)23 (32.4%)
4.0x or more41 (51.9%)20 (28.2%)
Total79 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Petersburg

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Petersburg
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80052 (65.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (22.8%)45 (63.4%)
$800 to $1,4997 (8.9%)13 (18.3%)
Total79 (100.0%)71 (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 Years25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years74 (98.7%)1 (1.3%)
19 to 25 Years35 (89.7%)4 (10.3%)
26 to 34 Years49 (79.0%)13 (21.0%)
35 to 44 Years26 (43.3%)34 (56.7%)
45 to 54 Years65 (71.4%)26 (28.6%)
55 to 64 Years65 (80.2%)16 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total462 (83.1%)94 (16.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Petersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Petersburg
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen74 (98.7%)1 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen35 (89.7%)4 (10.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Petersburg

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Petersburg
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000116 (89.9%)13 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99969 (68.3%)32 (31.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999108 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99995 (68.3%)44 (31.7%)
$100,000 and over74 (96.1%)3 (3.9%)

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 613 (52.0%)12 (48.0%)
6 to 18 Years37 (49.3%)42 (56.0%)
19 to 25 Years12 (30.8%)23 (59.0%)
25 to 34 Years6 (9.7%)44 (71.0%)
35 to 44 Years12 (20.0%)17 (28.3%)
45 to 54 Years24 (26.4%)41 (45.1%)
55 to 64 Years37 (45.7%)28 (34.6%)
65 to 74 Years88 (94.6%)37 (39.8%)
75 Years and over30 (100.0%)16 (53.3%)
Total259 (46.6%)260 (46.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Petersburg

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Petersburg
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (13.2%)18 (34.6%)
35 to 64 Years37 (32.5%)22 (18.6%)
65 to 74 Years30 (44.8%)10 (38.5%)
75 Years and over7 (58.3%)11 (61.1%)

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 Years1 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (19.4%)8 (30.8%)
75 Years and over7 (58.3%)3 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Petersburg: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (5.7%)5 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years7 (6.1%)3 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.0%)10 (38.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Petersburg: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (5.7%)17 (32.7%)
35 to 64 Years18 (15.8%)15 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Petersburg: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (8.8%)14 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years17 (25.4%)2 (7.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (27.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Petersburg: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Petersburg

Computing Device Access in Petersburg

Computing Device Access in Petersburg
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop14566.5%
Smartphone18283.5%
Tablet10749.1%
No Computing Device2913.3%
Total218100.0%

Internet Access in Petersburg

Internet Access in Petersburg
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13059.6%
Cellular Data Only4319.7%
Satellite Internet3214.7%
No Internet3717.0%
Total218100.0%

Petersburg Summary

Petersburg is a small town located in Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States. It is situated along the banks of the Duck River, approximately 40 miles south of Nashville. The population of Petersburg was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

History

Petersburg was founded in 1810 by a group of settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after Peter Looney, a Revolutionary War veteran who had settled in the area. The town was incorporated in 1820 and was the county seat of Lincoln County until 1871, when the county seat was moved to Fayetteville.
Petersburg was an important stop on the stagecoach route between Nashville and Chattanooga. The town was also a major stop on the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, which was completed in 1854.
During the Civil War, Petersburg was the site of a major battle in 1863. The Battle of Petersburg was fought between Union and Confederate forces and resulted in a Confederate victory.

Geography

Petersburg is located at 35°45'25" North, 86°37'45" West (35.756944, -86.629167). The town is situated along the banks of the Duck River, approximately 40 miles south of Nashville.

The town has a total area of 1 3 square miles all of which is land

Economy

The economy of Petersburg is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, including a large dairy farm. The town also has a number of small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,845 people, 745 households, and 498 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,420.8 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 745 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Petersburg?
Total Population of Petersburg is 556.
What is the Total Male Population of Petersburg?
Total Male Population of Petersburg is 280.
What is the Total Female Population of Petersburg?
Total Female Population of Petersburg is 276.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Petersburg?
There are 101.45 Males per 100 Females in Petersburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Petersburg?
There are 98.57 Females per 100 Males in Petersburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Petersburg?
Median Population Age in Petersburg is 45.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Petersburg
Average Family Size in Petersburg is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Petersburg
Average Household Size in Petersburg is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Petersburg?
Per Capita income in Petersburg is $20,769.
What is the Median Family Income in Petersburg?
Median Family Income in Petersburg is $63,472.
What is the Median Household income in Petersburg?
Median Household Income in Petersburg is $42,500.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Petersburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Petersburg is 2.3%.
Women in Petersburg earn 97.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Petersburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Petersburg is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Petersburg?
There are 245 People in the Labor Forcein in Petersburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Petersburg?
52.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Petersburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Petersburg?
Unemployment Rate in Petersburg is 4.9%.