Petersburg city's 2026 population is estimated at 33,438, reflecting a -0.88% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Petersburg city is the 54th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 32,502 and has grown 2.88% since 2010.
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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