In 2021, Petersburg city, VA had a population of 33.2k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $44,890. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Petersburg city, VA grew from 30,791 to 33,229, a 7.92% increase and its median household income grew from $43,029 to $44,890, a 4.32% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Petersburg city, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (75.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (15%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), White (Hispanic) (1.99%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.38%).
None of the households in Petersburg city, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
97.4% of the residents in Petersburg city, VA are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Petersburg city, VA are Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School (25 degrees awarded in 2021).
In 2021, the median property value in Petersburg city, VA was $119,200, and the homeownership rate was 35.9%.
Most people in Petersburg city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Petersburg city, VA was 1 car per household.
Petersburg city, VA borders Chesterfield County, VA, Dinwiddie County, VA, Prince George County, VA, and Colonial Heights city, VA.