Petersburg city's estimated 2026 population is 35,518 with a growth rate of 2.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Petersburg city is the 49th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 32,502 and has seen a growth of 9.28% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Petersburg city includes 77.2% Black or African American, 15.86% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (77.2%)
White (15.86%)
Two or more races (5%)
Asian (1.23%)
Other race (0.58%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 25,758 | 77.2% |
| White | 5,293 | 15.86% |
| Two or more races | 1,669 | 5% |
| Asian | 412 | 1.23% |
| Other race | 195 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Petersburg city's average per capita income is $41,040. Household income levels show a median of $50,741. The poverty rate stands at 21.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,321 | - |
| Families | $64,110 | $77,127 |
| Households | $50,741 | $62,609 |
| Non Families | $42,943 | $48,749 |
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