Petersburg, Illinois Population 2022
Petersburg is a city located in Menard County Illinois. Petersburg has a 2020 population of 2,169. It is also the county seat of Menard County. Petersburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -6.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,328 in 2010.
The average household income in Petersburg is $66,023 with a poverty rate of 20.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $681 per month, and the median house value is $98,000. The median age in Petersburg is 40.5 years, 40.3 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
Petersburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Petersburgwas:
- White: 93.71%
- Two or more races: 4.97%
- Black or African American: 0.72%
- Asian: 0.36%
- Other race: 0.24%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,355 | 93.71% |
| Two or More Races | 125 | 4.97% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.36% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.24% |
Petersburg Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,116 | 2.23 | 58.6 |
| Married | 450 | 2.87 | 79.8 |
| Non Family | 431 | 1.17 | 47.6 |
| Female | 196 | 3.02 | 29.1 |
| Male | 39 | 2.59 | 84.6 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 9.45% |
| High School Graduate | 581 | 34.10% |
| Some College | 404 | 23.71% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 263 | 15.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 7.45% |
Petersburg Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,575 | 1,432 | 384 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 40 | |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | |
| Black | 12 | 12 | |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
$35,000
Average Earnings
$40,463
Average Male
$32,976
Average Female
Petersburg Language by Age
Petersburg Language
99.06% of Petersburg residents speak only English, while 0.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.26% of the population.
Petersburg Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,284 | 482 | 21.10% |
| Multiple | 125 | 10 | 8.00% |
| Other | 6 | NaN% |
20.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.02%
Male Poverty Rate
22.32%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Petersburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Petersburg is White, with 21.10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Petersburg is Multiple, with 8.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.25%.
Petersburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Petersburg Married by Age and Sex
Petersburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Petersburg Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219 | 11.98% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6.06% |
Petersburg Veterans by Education
8.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
87.54%
Born in Petersburg
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.76%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.24% of Petersburg residents were born in the United States, with 87.54% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,169 | -15 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 2,184 | -15 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 2,199 | -15 | -0.68% |
| 2019 | 2,214 | -15 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 2,229 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,228 | -22 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 2,250 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 2,247 | -30 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 2,277 | -17 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 2,294 | -27 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 2,321 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 2,332 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 2,328 | 0.00% |