Petersburg Borough, AK
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Petersburg Borough Overview
3,374
TOTAL POPULATION
1,655
MALE POPULATION
1,719
FEMALE POPULATION
96.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.87
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,856
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,037
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,826
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,775
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Petersburg Borough
The most populous races in Petersburg Borough are White / Caucasian (1,948 | 57.7%), Asian (602 | 17.8%), and Two or more Races (381 | 11.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 602 | 17.8% |
Black / African American | 39 | 1.2% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 16 | 0.5% |
Hispanic or Latino | 306 | 9.1% |
Native / Alaskan | 268 | 7.9% |
White / Caucasian | 1,948 | 57.7% |
Two or more Races | 381 | 11.3% |
Some other Race | 120 | 3.6% |
Total | 3,374 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Petersburg Borough
The most populous ancestries reported in Petersburg Borough are German (455 | 13.5%), Norwegian (355 | 10.5%), Korean (313 | 9.3%), Tlingit-Haida (301 | 8.9%), and Irish (273 | 8.1%), together accounting for 50.3% of all Petersburg Borough residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 2 | 0.1% |
Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
Alaskan Athabascan | 5 | 0.2% |
Aleut | 62 | 1.8% |
American | 66 | 2.0% |
Arab | 16 | 0.5% |
Argentinean | 2 | 0.1% |
Austrian | 3 | 0.1% |
Belgian | 26 | 0.8% |
Bhutanese | 142 | 4.2% |
Blackfeet | 3 | 0.1% |
British | 2 | 0.1% |
Burmese | 70 | 2.1% |
Canadian | 7 | 0.2% |
Celtic | 9 | 0.3% |
Central American | 4 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 50 | 1.5% |
Chippewa | 6 | 0.2% |
Choctaw | 5 | 0.2% |
Colombian | 32 | 0.9% |
Comanche | 2 | 0.1% |
Cuban | 5 | 0.2% |
Czech | 18 | 0.5% |
Czechoslovakian | 1 | 0.0% |
Danish | 23 | 0.7% |
Dominican | 3 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 50 | 1.5% |
Eastern European | 18 | 0.5% |
English | 248 | 7.3% |
Ethiopian | 2 | 0.1% |
European | 55 | 1.6% |
Finnish | 63 | 1.9% |
French | 85 | 2.5% |
French American Indian | 1 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 7 | 0.2% |
German | 455 | 13.5% |
Greek | 18 | 0.5% |
Haitian | 2 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 4 | 0.1% |
Icelander | 9 | 0.3% |
Indian (Asian) | 67 | 2.0% |
Inupiat | 4 | 0.1% |
Irish | 273 | 8.1% |
Italian | 70 | 2.1% |
Japanese | 98 | 2.9% |
Korean | 313 | 9.3% |
Latvian | 1 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 13 | 0.4% |
Lithuanian | 1 | 0.0% |
Lumbee | 5 | 0.2% |
Mexican | 218 | 6.5% |
Native Hawaiian | 53 | 1.6% |
Navajo | 2 | 0.1% |
Nicaraguan | 4 | 0.1% |
Nigerian | 6 | 0.2% |
Northern European | 44 | 1.3% |
Norwegian | 355 | 10.5% |
Pakistani | 4 | 0.1% |
Pennsylvania German | 4 | 0.1% |
Polish | 38 | 1.1% |
Portuguese | 9 | 0.3% |
Puerto Rican | 25 | 0.7% |
Puget Sound Salish | 4 | 0.1% |
Romanian | 1 | 0.0% |
Russian | 16 | 0.5% |
Samoan | 25 | 0.7% |
Scandinavian | 73 | 2.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 61 | 1.8% |
Scottish | 60 | 1.8% |
Serbian | 1 | 0.0% |
Somali | 3 | 0.1% |
South American | 34 | 1.0% |
Spaniard | 8 | 0.2% |
Spanish | 7 | 0.2% |
Sri Lankan | 61 | 1.8% |
Subsaharan African | 13 | 0.4% |
Swedish | 160 | 4.7% |
Swiss | 7 | 0.2% |
Tlingit-Haida | 301 | 8.9% |
Tsimshian | 2 | 0.1% |
Ukrainian | 19 | 0.6% |
Welsh | 42 | 1.2% |
Yup'ik | 3 | 0.1% | View All 83 Rows |
Immigrants in Petersburg Borough
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Petersburg Borough came from Asia (511 | 15.1%), South Eastern Asia (398 | 11.8%), Philippines (199 | 5.9%), Latin America (120 | 3.6%), and Central America (117 | 3.5%), together accounting for 39.9% of all Petersburg Borough residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 16 | 0.5% |
Asia | 511 | 15.1% |
Belgium | 2 | 0.1% |
Cambodia | 92 | 2.7% |
Canada | 7 | 0.2% |
Caribbean | 3 | 0.1% |
Central America | 117 | 3.5% |
China | 16 | 0.5% |
Czechoslovakia | 1 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 3 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 7 | 0.2% |
Eastern Asia | 113 | 3.4% |
Eastern Europe | 13 | 0.4% |
Ethiopia | 2 | 0.1% |
Europe | 40 | 1.2% |
Germany | 1 | 0.0% |
Hong Kong | 16 | 0.5% |
Hungary | 2 | 0.1% |
Japan | 54 | 1.6% |
Korea | 43 | 1.3% |
Latin America | 120 | 3.6% |
Mexico | 113 | 3.4% |
Nicaragua | 4 | 0.1% |
Nigeria | 6 | 0.2% |
Northern Africa | 3 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 24 | 0.7% |
Oceania | 9 | 0.3% |
Philippines | 199 | 5.9% |
Russia | 2 | 0.1% |
Somalia | 3 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 398 | 11.8% |
Sudan | 3 | 0.1% |
Sweden | 24 | 0.7% |
Ukraine | 8 | 0.2% |
Vietnam | 107 | 3.2% |
Western Africa | 6 | 0.2% |
Western Europe | 3 | 0.1% | View All 37 Rows |
Sex and Age in Petersburg Borough
Sex and Age in Petersburg Borough
The most populous age groups in Petersburg Borough are 55 to 59 Years (262 | 15.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (182 | 10.6%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 84 (5.1%) | 64 (3.7%) |
5 to 9 Years | 68 (4.1%) | 93 (5.4%) |
10 to 14 Years | 102 (6.2%) | 76 (4.4%) |
15 to 19 Years | 89 (5.4%) | 89 (5.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 97 (5.9%) | 75 (4.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 99 (6.0%) | 43 (2.5%) |
30 to 34 Years | 57 (3.4%) | 153 (8.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 58 (3.5%) | 95 (5.5%) |
40 to 44 Years | 73 (4.4%) | 76 (4.4%) |
45 to 49 Years | 88 (5.3%) | 107 (6.2%) |
50 to 54 Years | 53 (3.2%) | 76 (4.4%) |
55 to 59 Years | 262 (15.8%) | 182 (10.6%) |
60 to 64 Years | 131 (7.9%) | 142 (8.3%) |
65 to 69 Years | 112 (6.8%) | 173 (10.1%) |
70 to 74 Years | 128 (7.7%) | 97 (5.6%) |
75 to 79 Years | 117 (7.1%) | 127 (7.4%) |
80 to 84 Years | 28 (1.7%) | 17 (1.0%) |
85 Years and over | 9 (0.5%) | 34 (2.0%) |
Total | 1,655 (100.0%) | 1,719 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Petersburg Borough
Median Family Size in Petersburg Borough
The median family size in Petersburg Borough is 3.15 persons per family, with single male/father families (47 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.81 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (714 | 83.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 714 (83.7%) | 2.98 |
Single Male/Father | 47 (5.5%) | 5.81 |
Single Female/Mother | 92 (10.8%) | 3.08 |
Total Families | 853 (100.0%) | 3.15 |
Median Household Size in Petersburg Borough
The median household size in Petersburg Borough is 2.59 persons per household, with single male/father households (47 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.13 persons per household. non-family households (401 | 32.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 714 (56.9%) | 3.02 |
Single Male/Father | 47 (3.7%) | 6.13 |
Single Female/Mother | 92 (7.3%) | 3.33 |
Non-family | 401 (32.0%) | 1.23 |
Total Households | 1,254 (100.0%) | 2.59 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Petersburg Borough
Out of a total of 1,254 households in Petersburg Borough, 853 (68.0%) are family households, while 401 (32.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 445, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 328.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 328 (26.2%) |
2-Person Households | 445 (35.5%) | 71 (5.7%) |
3-Person Households | 159 (12.7%) | 2 (0.2%) |
4-Person Households | 125 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 108 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 13 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 853 (68.0%) | 401 (32.0%) |
Female Fertility in Petersburg Borough
Fertility by Age in Petersburg Borough
Average fertility rate in Petersburg Borough is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.2% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 16 (76.2%) | 59.0 |
35 to 50 years | 5 (23.8%) | 17.0 |
Total | 21 (100.0%) | 33.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Petersburg Borough
76.2% of women with births (21) in Petersburg Borough are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 31.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 11 (68.8%) | 5 (31.2%) |
35 to 50 years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 16 (76.2%) | 5 (23.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Petersburg Borough
Average fertility rate in Petersburg Borough is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 89.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 38.1% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 3 (14.3%) | 31.0 |
High School Diploma | 8 (38.1%) | 47.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 2 (9.5%) | 9.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 3 (14.3%) | 28.0 |
Graduate Degree | 5 (23.8%) | 89.0 |
Total | 21 (100.0%) | 33.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Petersburg Borough
23.8% of women with births in Petersburg Borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate'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 66.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 1 (33.3%) | 2 (66.7%) |
High School Diploma | 6 (75.0%) | 2 (25.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 2 (66.7%) | 1 (33.3%) |
Graduate Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 16 (76.2%) | 5 (23.8%) |
Income in Petersburg Borough
Income Overview in Petersburg Borough
Per Capita Income in Petersburg Borough is $37,856, while median incomes of families and households are $90,037 and $77,826 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 3,374 | $37,856 |
Median Family Income | 853 | $90,037 |
Mean Family Income | 853 | $116,561 |
Median Household Income | 1,254 | $77,826 |
Mean Household Income | 1,254 | $96,770 |
Income Deficit | 853 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 3,374 | 2.07% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 3,374 | 97.93¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 3,374 | 0.43 |
Earnings by Sex in Petersburg Borough
Average Earnings in Petersburg Borough are $31,890, $31,548 for men and $32,216 for women, a difference of 2.1%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 1,012 (51.3%) | $31,548 |
Female | 961 (48.7%) | $32,216 |
Total | 1,973 (100.0%) | $31,890 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Petersburg Borough
The most common earnings brackets in Petersburg Borough are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (147 | 14.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (130 | 13.5%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 49 (4.8%) | 43 (4.5%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 21 (2.1%) | 23 (2.4%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 40 (4.0%) | 32 (3.3%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 11 (1.1%) | 11 (1.1%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 17 (1.7%) | 53 (5.5%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 18 (1.8%) | 22 (2.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 74 (7.3%) | 19 (2.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 29 (2.9%) | 24 (2.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 62 (6.1%) | 23 (2.4%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 25 (2.5%) | 81 (8.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 147 (14.5%) | 130 (13.5%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 66 (6.5%) | 44 (4.6%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 31 (3.1%) | 27 (2.8%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 16 (1.6%) | 45 (4.7%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 28 (2.8%) | 60 (6.2%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 10 (1.0%) | 9 (0.9%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 52 (5.1%) | 117 (12.2%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 65 (6.4%) | 25 (2.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 113 (11.2%) | 79 (8.2%) |
$100,000+ | 138 (13.6%) | 94 (9.8%) |
Total | 1,012 (100.0%) | 961 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Petersburg Borough
Average earnings in Petersburg Borough are $35,489 for men and $36,563 for women, a difference of 2.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,167, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,910. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,211, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $28,814.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $25,910 | $0 |
High School Diploma | $29,375 | $33,333 |
College or Associate's Degree | $55,750 | $28,814 |
Bachelor's Degree | $65,208 | $59,211 |
Graduate Degree | $99,167 | $58,750 |
Total | $35,489 | $36,563 |
Family Income in Petersburg Borough
Family Income Brackets in Petersburg Borough
According to the Petersburg Borough family income data, there are 190 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 10 | 1.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4 | 0.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 22 | 2.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 24 | 2.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 111 | 13.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 144 | 16.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 190 | 22.3% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 134 | 15.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 90 | 10.6% |
$200,000+ | 124 | 14.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Petersburg Borough
4-person families (132 | 15.5%) account for the highest median family income in Petersburg Borough with $105,833 per family, while 2-person families (461 | 54.0%) have the highest median income of $41,375 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 461 (54.0%) | $82,750 |
3-Person Families | 156 (18.3%) | $91,786 |
4-Person Families | 132 (15.5%) | $105,833 |
5-Person Families | 95 (11.1%) | $99,712 |
6-Person Families | 8 (0.9%) | $71,250 |
7+ Person Families | 1 (0.1%) | $0 |
Total | 853 (100.0%) | $90,037 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Petersburg Borough
The median family income in Petersburg Borough is $90,037, with families comprising 3+ earners (97) having the highest median family income of $154,375, while families with no earners (89) have the lowest median family income of $39,688, accounting for 11.4% and 10.4% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 89 (10.4%) | $39,688 |
1 Earner | 275 (32.2%) | $63,558 |
2 Earners | 392 (46.0%) | $124,375 |
3+ Earners | 97 (11.4%) | $154,375 |
Total | 853 (100.0%) | $90,037 |
Household Income in Petersburg Borough
Household Income Brackets in Petersburg Borough
With 224 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Petersburg Borough, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 19 households (1.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 24 | 1.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 19 | 1.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 112 | 8.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 97 | 7.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 176 | 14.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 194 | 15.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 224 | 17.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 176 | 14.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 100 | 8.0% |
$200,000+ | 132 | 10.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Petersburg Borough
The median household income in Petersburg Borough is $77,826, with the highest median household income of $85,556 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 434 households (34.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $58,750, with 17 households (1.4%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 17 (1.4%) | $58,750 |
25 to 44 Years | 292 (23.3%) | $81,786 |
45 to 64 Years | 434 (34.6%) | $85,556 |
65+ Years | 511 (40.7%) | $59,539 |
Total | 1,254 (100.0%) | $77,826 |
Poverty in Petersburg Borough
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Petersburg Borough
With 4.1% poverty level for males and 5.1% for females among the residents of Petersburg Borough, 18 to 24 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (14.5%) and 7 females (17.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 4 (4.8%) | 4 (6.2%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (13.3%) |
6 to 11 Years | 3 (3.5%) | 9 (7.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 2 (3.2%) | 3 (11.5%) |
15 Years | 2 (12.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 5 (13.2%) | 7 (17.9%) |
18 to 24 Years | 16 (14.5%) | 4 (4.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 4 (2.7%) | 15 (7.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 12 (9.2%) | 13 (7.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5 (3.5%) | 7 (4.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 10 (2.5%) | 6 (1.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (0.8%) | 13 (4.8%) |
75 Years and over | 1 (0.6%) | 4 (2.3%) |
Total | 66 (4.1%) | 87 (5.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Petersburg Borough
According to the poverty statistics in Petersburg Borough, males aged 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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 80 (95.2%) | 60 (93.8%) |
5 Years | 16 (100.0%) | 13 (86.7%) |
6 to 11 Years | 82 (96.5%) | 119 (93.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 60 (96.8%) | 23 (88.5%) |
15 Years | 14 (87.5%) | 26 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 33 (86.8%) | 32 (82.1%) |
18 to 24 Years | 94 (85.5%) | 93 (95.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 144 (97.3%) | 181 (92.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 119 (90.8%) | 158 (92.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 136 (96.5%) | 168 (96.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 383 (97.5%) | 318 (98.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 238 (99.2%) | 257 (95.2%) |
75 Years and over | 153 (99.4%) | 172 (97.7%) |
Total | 1,552 (95.9%) | 1,620 (94.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Petersburg Borough
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Petersburg Borough show that 1.7% or 12 of the total 714 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.3%, which includes 6 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 469 (98.7%) | 6 (1.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 200 (97.6%) | 5 (2.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 33 (97.1%) | 1 (2.9%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 702 (98.3%) | 12 (1.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Petersburg Borough
According to the poverty data in Petersburg Borough, 4.3% or 2 single-father households and 20.6% or 19 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 2 households (20.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (31.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (9.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 2 (20.0%) | 11 (25.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (31.2%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2 (4.3%) | 19 (20.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Petersburg Borough
The poverty data for Petersburg Borough shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 21 of the single-parent households (15.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (25.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 6 (1.3%) | 3 (4.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 5 (2.4%) | 13 (24.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 1 (2.9%) | 5 (25.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12 (1.7%) | 21 (15.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Petersburg Borough
Employment by Class of Employer in Petersburg Borough
Among the 1,670 employed individuals in Petersburg Borough, private company employees (832 | 49.8%), local government employees (234 | 14.0%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (207 | 12.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 832 | 49.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 99 | 5.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 207 | 12.4% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 132 | 7.9% |
Local Government Employees | 234 | 14.0% |
State Government Employees | 58 | 3.5% |
Federal Government Employees | 103 | 6.2% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 5 | 0.3% |
Total | 1,670 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Petersburg Borough
According to the labor force statistics for Petersburg Borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,845), 62.4% or 1,775 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 78 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.3% or 131 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.6% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 59 (43.4%) | 17 (29.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 156 (90.7%) | 22 (13.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 131 (92.3%) | 5 (3.8%) |
30 to 34 Years | 184 (87.6%) | 14 (7.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 255 (84.4%) | 2 (0.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 281 (86.7%) | 8 (2.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 343 (77.3%) | 4 (1.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 177 (64.8%) | 2 (1.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 176 (34.5%) | 4 (2.3%) |
75 Years and over | 12 (3.6%) | 3 (25.0%) |
Total | 1,775 (62.4%) | 78 (4.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Petersburg Borough
According to labor force statistics for Petersburg Borough, 80.9% of individuals (1,371) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,695) are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 36 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 83.4% or 494 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.3% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 198 (83.2%) | 4 (1.5%) |
High School Diploma | 349 (74.4%) | 11 (2.3%) |
College / Associate Degree | 494 (83.4%) | 25 (4.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 330 (83.3%) | 4 (0.9%) |
Total | 1,371 (80.9%) | 44 (2.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Petersburg Borough
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Petersburg Borough are Management (113 | 6.8%), Community & Social Service (105 | 6.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (92 | 5.5%), Education Instruction & Library (75 | 4.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (57 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Petersburg Borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (76.5%), Life, Physical & Social Science (70.0%), and Management (53.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (97.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (89.3%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 60 (53.1%) | 53 (46.9%) |
Business & Financial | 1 (2.5%) | 39 (97.5%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 41 (44.6%) | 51 (55.4%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 7 (15.6%) | 38 (84.4%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 13 (76.5%) | 4 (23.5%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 21 (70.0%) | 9 (30.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 21 (20.0%) | 84 (80.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 12 (46.2%) | 14 (53.8%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 8 (10.7%) | 67 (89.3%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 1 (25.0%) | 3 (75.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 6 (10.5%) | 51 (89.5%) |
Health Technologists | 5 (25.0%) | 15 (75.0%) |
Total (Category) | 129 (31.7%) | 278 (68.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 834 (49.9%) | 836 (50.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Petersburg Borough are Food Preparation & Serving (125 | 7.5%), Healthcare Support (107 | 6.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (59 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (41 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (15 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Petersburg Borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (60.8%), and Security & Protection (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (76.3%), and Law Enforcement (66.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 16 (14.9%) | 91 (85.1%) |
Security & Protection | 9 (60.0%) | 6 (40.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 3 (33.3%) | 6 (66.7%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 76 (60.8%) | 49 (39.2%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 14 (23.7%) | 45 (76.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 17 (41.5%) | 24 (58.5%) |
Total (Category) | 132 (38.0%) | 215 (62.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 834 (49.9%) | 836 (50.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Petersburg Borough are Office & Administration (179 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (169 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 46 (27.2%) | 123 (72.8%) |
Office & Administration | 18 (10.1%) | 161 (89.9%) |
Total (Category) | 64 (18.4%) | 284 (81.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 834 (49.9%) | 836 (50.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Petersburg Borough are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (151 | 9.0%), Construction & Extraction (47 | 2.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 147 (97.4%) | 4 (2.6%) |
Construction & Extraction | 43 (91.5%) | 4 (8.5%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 27 (96.4%) | 1 (3.6%) |
Total (Category) | 217 (96.0%) | 9 (4.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 834 (49.9%) | 836 (50.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Petersburg Borough are Material Moving (152 | 9.1%), Production (119 | 7.1%), and Transportation (71 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 102 (85.7%) | 17 (14.3%) |
Transportation | 68 (95.8%) | 3 (4.2%) |
Material Moving | 122 (80.3%) | 30 (19.7%) |
Total (Category) | 292 (85.4%) | 50 (14.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 834 (49.9%) | 836 (50.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Petersburg Borough
Employment Industries in Petersburg Borough
The major employment industries in Petersburg Borough include Retail Trade (299 | 17.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (224 | 13.4%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (219 | 13.1%), Manufacturing (159 | 9.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (130 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Petersburg Borough
The Petersburg Borough industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (89.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Administrative & Support (91.1%), and Professional & Scientific (90.1%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 180 (82.2%) | 39 (17.8%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 58 (89.2%) | 7 (10.8%) |
Manufacturing | 119 (74.8%) | 40 (25.2%) |
Wholesale Trade | 15 (75.0%) | 5 (25.0%) |
Retail Trade | 154 (51.5%) | 145 (48.5%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 60 (75.9%) | 19 (24.0%) |
Utilities | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 6 (40.0%) | 9 (60.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 5 (33.3%) | 10 (66.7%) |
Professional & Scientific | 11 (9.9%) | 100 (90.1%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 4 (8.9%) | 41 (91.1%) |
Educational Services | 32 (31.1%) | 71 (68.9%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 36 (16.1%) | 188 (83.9%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 24 (80.0%) | 6 (20.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 66 (50.8%) | 64 (49.2%) |
Public Administration | 34 (44.2%) | 43 (55.8%) |
Total | 834 (49.9%) | 836 (50.1%) |
Education in Petersburg Borough
School Enrollment in Petersburg Borough
The most common levels of schooling among the 569 students in Petersburg Borough are high school (157 | 27.6%), middle school (136 | 23.9%), and elementary school (120 | 21.1%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 36 | 6.3% |
Kindergarten | 37 | 6.5% |
Elementary School | 120 | 21.1% |
Middle School | 136 | 23.9% |
High School | 157 | 27.6% |
College / Undergraduate | 61 | 10.7% |
Graduate / Professional | 22 | 3.9% |
Total | 569 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Petersburg Borough
Out of a total of 569 students who are enrolled in schools in Petersburg Borough, 69 (12.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 500 (87.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 20 (66.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 10 (33.3%) | 20 (66.7%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 130 (92.2%) | 11 (7.8%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 160 (94.1%) | 10 (5.9%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 110 (92.4%) | 9 (7.6%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 33 (82.5%) | 7 (17.5%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 31 (96.9%) | 1 (3.1%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 17 (60.7%) | 11 (39.3%) |
Total | 500 (87.9%) | 69 (12.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Petersburg Borough
Bio, nature & agricultural (142 | 21.2%), education (138 | 20.6%), business (87 | 13.0%), science & technology (76 | 11.3%), and social sciences (56 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 670 individuals in Petersburg Borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 19 | 2.8% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 142 | 21.2% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 16 | 2.4% |
Psychology | 14 | 2.1% |
Social Sciences | 56 | 8.4% |
Engineering | 32 | 4.8% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 4 | 0.6% |
Science & Technology | 76 | 11.3% |
Business | 87 | 13.0% |
Education | 138 | 20.6% |
Literature & Languages | 12 | 1.8% |
Liberal Arts & History | 29 | 4.3% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 17 | 2.5% |
Communications | 7 | 1.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 21 | 3.1% |
Total | 670 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Petersburg Borough
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Petersburg Borough
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Petersburg Borough are males with 2 vehicles (267, accounting for 34.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (379, making up 33.6%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 83 (10.8%) | 18 (2.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 112 (14.6%) | 160 (20.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 267 (34.9%) | 379 (47.7%) |
3 Vehicles | 143 (18.7%) | 130 (16.4%) |
4 Vehicles | 70 (9.1%) | 86 (10.8%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 91 (11.9%) | 22 (2.8%) |
Total | 766 (100.0%) | 795 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Petersburg Borough
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Petersburg Borough are 5 to 9 minutes (687 commuters, 43.7%), less than 5 minutes (536 commuters, 34.1%), and 10 to 14 minutes (187 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 536 | 34.1% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 687 | 43.7% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 187 | 11.9% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 95 | 6.0% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 17 | 1.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 37 | 2.4% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 1 | 0.1% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2 | 0.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 4 | 0.3% |
90 or more Minutes | 6 | 0.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Petersburg Borough
The most common commute times in Petersburg Borough are 5 to 9 minutes (346 commuters, 41.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (341 commuters, 45.7%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 245 (29.7%) | 291 (39.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 346 (41.9%) | 341 (45.7%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 131 (15.9%) | 56 (7.5%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 62 (7.5%) | 33 (4.4%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 6 (0.7%) | 11 (1.5%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 24 (2.9%) | 13 (1.7%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 1 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 2 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 4 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 5 (0.6%) | 1 (0.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Petersburg Borough
The most frequent times of departure to work in Petersburg Borough are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (137, 16.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (243, 32.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 43 (5.2%) | 37 (5.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 135 (16.3%) | 10 (1.3%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 27 (3.3%) | 30 (4.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 81 (9.8%) | 10 (1.3%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 80 (9.7%) | 27 (3.6%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 61 (7.4%) | 99 (13.3%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 137 (16.6%) | 243 (32.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 74 (9.0%) | 72 (9.7%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 19 (2.3%) | 46 (6.2%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 16 (1.9%) | 59 (7.9%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 56 (6.8%) | 21 (2.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 15 (1.8%) | 22 (2.9%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 70 (8.5%) | 34 (4.6%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 12 (1.5%) | 36 (4.8%) |
Total | 826 (100.0%) | 746 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Petersburg Borough
Occupancy by Ownership in Petersburg Borough
Of the total 1,254 dwellings in Petersburg Borough, owner-occupied units account for 920 (73.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 334 (26.6%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 920 | 73.4% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 334 | 26.6% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,254 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Petersburg Borough
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 328 | 26.2% |
2-Person Household | 516 | 41.1% |
3-Person Household | 161 | 12.8% |
4+ Person Household | 249 | 19.9% |
Total Housing Units | 1,254 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Petersburg Borough
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 198 (60.4%) | 130 (39.6%) |
2-Person Household | 393 (76.2%) | 123 (23.8%) |
3-Person Household | 132 (82.0%) | 29 (18.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 197 (79.1%) | 52 (20.9%) |
Total Housing Units | 920 (73.4%) | 334 (26.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Petersburg Borough
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 80 (78.4%) | 22 (21.6%) |
High School Diploma | 185 (59.9%) | 124 (40.1%) |
College/Associate Degree | 339 (69.6%) | 148 (30.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 316 (88.8%) | 40 (11.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Petersburg Borough
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 157 | 12.5% |
35 to 44 Years | 152 | 12.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 175 | 14.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 259 | 20.6% |
65 to 74 Years | 344 | 27.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 130 | 10.4% |
85 Years and Over | 37 | 2.9% |
Total | 1,254 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Petersburg Borough
Median Income by Occupancy in Petersburg Borough
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 920 (73.4%) | $86,645 |
Renter-Occupied | 334 (26.6%) | $36,944 |
Average | 1,254 (100.0%) | $77,826 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Petersburg Borough
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 5 (0.5%) | 8 (2.4%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 3 (0.3%) | 8 (2.4%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 9 (1.0%) | 10 (3.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 48 (5.2%) | 34 (10.2%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 8 (0.9%) | 21 (6.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 32 (3.5%) | 65 (19.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 120 (13.0%) | 56 (16.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 142 (15.4%) | 52 (15.6%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 192 (20.9%) | 33 (9.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 133 (14.5%) | 43 (12.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 228 (24.8%) | 4 (1.2%) |
Total | 920 (100.0%) | 334 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Petersburg Borough
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 19 (2.1%) | 4 (1.2%) |
$300 to $499 | 142 (15.4%) | 69 (20.7%) |
$500 to $799 | 187 (20.3%) | 23 (6.9%) |
$800 to $999 | 95 (10.3%) | 44 (13.2%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 172 (18.7%) | 109 (32.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 151 (16.4%) | 50 (15.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 77 (8.4%) | 11 (3.3%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 55 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 22 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 920 (100.0%) | 334 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Petersburg Borough
Housing Structures in Petersburg Borough
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 875 | 69.8% |
Single Unit, Attached | 54 | 4.3% |
2 Unit Apartments | 40 | 3.2% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 31 | 2.5% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 77 | 6.1% |
10 or more Apartments | 46 | 3.7% |
Mobile Home / Other | 131 | 10.4% |
Total | 1,254 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Petersburg Borough
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 776 (88.7%) | 99 (11.3%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 43 (79.6%) | 11 (20.4%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 9 (22.5%) | 31 (77.5%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1 (3.2%) | 30 (96.8%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 3 (3.9%) | 74 (96.1%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 88 (67.2%) | 43 (32.8%) |
Total | 920 (73.4%) | 334 (26.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Petersburg Borough
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 5 (0.5%) | 14 (4.2%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 84 (9.1%) | 98 (29.3%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 338 (36.7%) | 177 (53.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 368 (40.0%) | 39 (11.7%) |
8 or more Rooms | 125 (13.6%) | 6 (1.8%) |
Total | 920 (100.0%) | 334 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Petersburg Borough
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 24 (2.6%) | 7 (2.1%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 11 (1.2%) | 2 (0.6%) |
Electricity | 380 (41.3%) | 240 (71.9%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 451 (49.0%) | 67 (20.1%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 51 (5.5%) | 18 (5.4%) |
No Fuel Used | 3 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 920 (100.0%) | 334 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Petersburg Borough
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 67 (7.3%) | 91 (27.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 196 (21.3%) | 158 (47.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 445 (48.4%) | 70 (21.0%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 212 (23.0%) | 15 (4.5%) |
Total | 920 (100.0%) | 334 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Petersburg Borough
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Petersburg Borough
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 400 | 520 |
Median Property Value | $275,700 | $281,300 |
Median Household Income | $62,500 | $161 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $597 | $22 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,354 | $79 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Petersburg Borough
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 66 (16.5%) | 7 (1.3%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 12 (3.0%) | 31 (6.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 140 (35.0%) | 259 (49.8%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 128 (32.0%) | 158 (30.4%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 31 (7.7%) | 61 (11.7%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 2 (0.5%) | 2 (0.4%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 21 (5.2%) | 2 (0.4%) |
Total | 400 (100.0%) | 520 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Petersburg Borough
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 5 (1.3%) | 13 (2.5%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 62 (15.5%) | 3 (0.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7 (1.8%) | 3 (0.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 104 (26.0%) | 25 (4.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 42 (10.5%) | 16 (3.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 68 (17.0%) | 100 (19.2%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 45 (11.3%) | 124 (23.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 67 (16.8%) | 88 (16.9%) |
Total | 400 (100.0%) | 520 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Petersburg Borough
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 140 (35.0%) | 98,167 (18,878.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 46 (11.5%) | 169 (32.5%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 57 (14.2%) | 191 (36.7%) |
4.0x or more | 157 (39.3%) | 41 (7.9%) |
Total | 400 (100.0%) | 520 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Petersburg Borough
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 104 (26.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 92 (23.0%) | 33 (6.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 165 (41.2%) | 79 (15.2%) |
Total | 400 (100.0%) | 520 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Petersburg Borough
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Petersburg Borough
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 162 (90.0%) | 18 (10.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 444 (96.3%) | 17 (3.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 142 (70.7%) | 59 (29.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 234 (75.0%) | 78 (25.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 260 (86.1%) | 42 (13.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 296 (93.7%) | 20 (6.3%) |
55 to 64 Years | 635 (88.6%) | 82 (11.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 505 (99.0%) | 5 (1.0%) |
75 Years and older | 330 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,008 (90.4%) | 321 (9.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Petersburg Borough
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 162 (90.0%) | 18 (10.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 444 (96.3%) | 17 (3.7%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 142 (70.7%) | 59 (29.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Petersburg Borough
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 180 (85.3%) | 31 (14.7%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 479 (87.9%) | 66 (12.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 414 (92.0%) | 36 (8.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 695 (90.7%) | 71 (9.3%) |
$100,000 and over | 1,191 (93.9%) | 77 (6.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Petersburg Borough
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 89 (49.4%) | 97 (53.9%) |
6 to 18 Years | 193 (41.9%) | 284 (61.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 13 (6.5%) | 135 (67.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 61 (19.6%) | 180 (57.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 68 (22.5%) | 199 (65.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 47 (14.9%) | 275 (87.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 271 (37.8%) | 376 (52.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 484 (94.9%) | 298 (58.4%) |
75 Years and over | 330 (100.0%) | 206 (62.4%) |
Total | 1,556 (46.7%) | 2,050 (61.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Petersburg Borough
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.1%) |
5 to 17 Years | 9 (4.0%) | 9 (3.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 44 (17.2%) | 17 (5.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 111 (16.7%) | 73 (10.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 93 (38.8%) | 42 (15.6%) |
75 Years and over | 120 (77.9%) | 114 (64.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Petersburg Borough
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.1%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 12 (4.7%) | 1 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 69 (10.4%) | 46 (6.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 63 (26.3%) | 21 (7.8%) |
75 Years and over | 56 (36.4%) | 63 (35.8%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 1 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 19 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 10 (1.5%) | 25 (3.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 10 (4.2%) | 9 (3.3%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (2.6%) | 5 (2.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 6 (2.7%) | 9 (3.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 11 (4.3%) | 8 (2.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 30 (4.5%) | 54 (8.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13 (5.4%) | 4 (1.5%) |
75 Years and over | 11 (7.1%) | 28 (15.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 1 (0.4%) | 7 (2.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 59 (8.9%) | 14 (2.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 40 (16.7%) | 27 (10.0%) |
75 Years and over | 78 (50.6%) | 103 (58.5%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (2.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4 (0.6%) | 1 (0.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 8 (3.3%) | 11 (4.1%) |
75 Years and over | 24 (15.6%) | 8 (4.5%) |
Technology Access in Petersburg Borough
Computing Device Access in Petersburg Borough
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 961 | 76.6% |
Smartphone | 1,026 | 81.8% |
Tablet | 851 | 67.9% |
No Computing Device | 93 | 7.4% |
Total | 1,254 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Petersburg Borough
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 1 | 0.1% |
Broadband Home | 866 | 69.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 161 | 12.8% |
Satellite Internet | 26 | 2.1% |
No Internet | 221 | 17.6% |
Total | 1,254 | 100.0% |
Petersburg Borough Summary
Petersburg Borough is a borough located in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is part of the Alaska Panhandle and is bordered by the City and Borough of Juneau to the east, the City and Borough of Sitka to the south, and the City and Borough of Wrangell to the west. The borough covers an area of 2,845 square miles and has a population of approximately 3,000 people.
Geography
Petersburg Borough is located in the southeastern part of Alaska, in the Alaska Panhandle. It is bordered by the City and Borough of Juneau to the east, the City and Borough of Sitka to the south, and the City and Borough of Wrangell to the west. The borough covers an area of 2,845 square miles and has a population of approximately 3,000 people. The terrain of the borough is mostly mountainous, with the highest point being Mount Edgecumbe at an elevation of 3,201 feet. The borough is home to numerous glaciers, including the LeConte Glacier, the largest glacier in the United States outside of Alaska. The climate of the borough is generally mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid-30s in the winter to the mid-60s in the summer.
History
The area that is now Petersburg Borough was first inhabited by the Tlingit people, who lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 19th century, and the town of Petersburg was founded in 1890. The town was named after Peter Buschmann, a Norwegian immigrant who established a salmon cannery in the area. The town quickly grew, and by the early 20th century, it was a thriving fishing and logging community.
In 1912, the Alaska Legislature created the Petersburg Borough, which included the town of Petersburg and the surrounding area. The borough was officially incorporated in 1914. In the following decades, the borough continued to grow and develop, and by the mid-20th century, it had become a major fishing and logging center.
Economy
The economy of Petersburg Borough is largely based on fishing and logging. The borough is home to numerous fishing fleets, and the fishing industry is the largest employer in the area. The logging industry is also important to the local economy, and the borough is home to several sawmills and wood-processing plants. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, and the borough is home to numerous tourist attractions, including the LeConte Glacier and the Petersburg Museum.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Petersburg Borough was 2,919. The racial makeup of the borough was 85.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 8.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. The median household income in the borough was $50,938, and the median family income was $58,750. The per capita income in the borough was $25,945.
Conclusion
Petersburg Borough is a borough located in the southeastern part of Alaska, in the Alaska Panhandle. It is bordered by the City and Borough of Juneau to the east, the City and Borough of Sitka to the south, and the City and Borough of Wrangell to the west. The borough covers an area of 2,845 square miles and has a population of approximately 3,000 people. The economy of the borough is largely based on fishing and logging, and tourism is also an important part of the local economy. The population of the borough is predominantly White, with a small percentage of Native American, Black or African American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Petersburg Borough?
Total Population of Petersburg Borough is 3,374.
What is the Total Male Population of Petersburg Borough?
Total Male Population of Petersburg Borough is 1,655.
What is the Total Female Population of Petersburg Borough?
Total Female Population of Petersburg Borough is 1,719.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Petersburg Borough?
There are 96.28 Males per 100 Females in Petersburg Borough.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Petersburg Borough?
There are 103.87 Females per 100 Males in Petersburg Borough.
What is the Median Population Age in Petersburg Borough?
Median Population Age in Petersburg Borough is 50.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Petersburg Borough
Average Family Size in Petersburg Borough is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Petersburg Borough
Average Household Size in Petersburg Borough is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Petersburg Borough?
Per Capita income in Petersburg Borough is $37,856.
What is the Median Family Income in Petersburg Borough?
Median Family Income in Petersburg Borough is $90,037.
What is the Median Household income in Petersburg Borough?
Median Household Income in Petersburg Borough is $77,826.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Petersburg Borough?
Income or Wage Gap in Petersburg Borough is 2.1%.
Women in Petersburg Borough earn 97.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Petersburg Borough?
Inequality or Gini Index in Petersburg Borough is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Petersburg Borough?
There are 1,775 People in the Labor Forcein in Petersburg Borough.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Petersburg Borough?
62.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Petersburg Borough.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Petersburg Borough?
Unemployment Rate in Petersburg Borough is 4.4%.