Petersburg city's estimated 2026 population is 33,438 with a growth rate of -0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Petersburg city is the 54th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 32,502 and has seen a growth of 2.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.8 years
Female: 37.3 years
Male: 34.4 years
There are 25,535 adults, (5,634 of whom are seniors) in Petersburg city.
Female: 18,394 (54.8%)
Male: 15,143 (45.2%)
The racial composition of Petersburg city includes 76.52% Black or African American, 15.19% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25,663 | 76.52% |
| White | 5,094 | 15.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,742 | 5.19% |
| Other race | 552 | 1.65% |
| Asian | 433 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.09% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.07% |
Petersburg city's average per capita income is $41,351. Household income levels show a median of $50,698. The poverty rate stands at 21.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,807 | - |
| Families | $57,512 | $76,843 |
| Households | $50,698 | $62,592 |
| Non Families | $45,558 | $49,378 |
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