State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
575.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.05% (6)
Growth Since 2010
6.62% (36)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Petersburg, Tennessee Population 2021
580
Petersburg is a city located in Lincoln County Tennessee. With a 2020 population of 580, it is the 276th largest city in Tennessee and the 12692nd largest city in the United States . Petersburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 6.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 544 in 2010. Petersburg reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Petersburg has a population density of 575 people per square mile.
The average household income in Petersburg is $45,378 with a poverty rate of 28.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $606 per month, and the median house value is $56,100. The median age in Petersburg is 32.3 years, 43 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
Petersburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Petersburgwas:
- White: 96.91%
- Black or African American: 2.06%
- Other race: 1.03%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Petersburg, Tennessee is 580 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 568.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 544.
Petersburg, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 659 | 96.91% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 2.06% |
| Some Other Race | 7 | 1.03% |
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Petersburg Population by Race
Petersburg Population Pyramid $2021
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Petersburg Population by Age
Petersburg Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 227 | 3 | 59.5 |
| Married | 109 | 3.47 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.53 | 55.4 |
| Female | 38 | 4.58 | 60.5 |
| Male | 6 | 2.5 | 66.7 |
3.43
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
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Petersburg Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 11.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 7.53% |
| High School Graduate | 249 | 56.85% |
| Some College | 51 | 11.64% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 2.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.46% |
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Petersburg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Petersburg Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 429 | 347 | 14 |
| Black | 9 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 80.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 3.26%.
Petersburg Educational Attainment by Race
Petersburg Earnings by Educational Attainment
Petersburg Language by Age
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Petersburg Language
99.68% of Petersburg residents speak only English, while 0.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.32% of the population.
Petersburg Language
Petersburg Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 646 | 175 | 27.09% |
| Black | 14 | 9 | 64.29% |
| Other | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
28.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.17%
Male Poverty Rate
31.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Petersburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Petersburg is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Petersburg is White, with 27.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.25%.
Petersburg Poverty
Petersburg Poverty Rate by Education
Petersburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Petersburg Married by Age and Sex
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Petersburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Petersburg Marital Status by Race
Petersburg Marital Status
Petersburg Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 3.54% |
Petersburg Veterans by Race
Petersburg Veterans by Education
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11.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
Petersburg Veterans by Education
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55.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
Petersburg Employment by Age
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Petersburg Employment by Race
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Petersburg Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.50%
Born in Petersburg
98.68%
Native Born
1.32%
Foreign Born
0.29%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.68% of Petersburg residents were born in the United States, with 72.50% having been born in Tennessee. 0.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Petersburg Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 580 | 6 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 574 | 6 | 1.06% |
| 2019 | 568 | 6 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 562 | 7 | 1.26% |
| 2017 | 555 | 8 | 1.46% |
| 2016 | 547 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 547 | 4 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 543 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 544 | 5 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 539 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 544 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 543 | 0.00% |