Petersburg city, Virginia
Petersburg city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Petersburg city is a geographic entity located in Petersburg city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 33,537. The land area covers 22.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,537 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs | ±0.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 15,138 | ±401 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 18,075 | ±24 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,138 | ±401 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,937 | ±405 |
| Median Home Value | $189,000 | ±$18,119 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,174 | ±$44 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,698 | ±$2,886 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,418 | ±$1,674 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7,198 | ±961 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,460 | ±620 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.5% | ±2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Petersburg | N | Petersburg, VA | |
| Special Education School Petersburg | PK-12 | Petersburg, VA | |
| Regular School Petersburg | KG-05 | Petersburg, VA | |
| Regular School Petersburg | KG-05 | Petersburg, VA | |
| Regular School Petersburg | 09-12 | Petersburg, VA | |
| Alternative School Petersburg | N | Petersburg, VA | |
| Regular School Petersburg | KG-05 | Petersburg, VA | |
| Special Education School Petersburg | PK-12 | Petersburg, VA | |
| Regular School Petersburg | 06-08 | Petersburg, VA | |
| Regular School Petersburg | KG-05 | Petersburg, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BON SECOURS SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 200 MEDICAL PARK BOULEVARD, PETERSBURG, VA, 23805 |
(804) 765-5000
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Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School
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College Vocational | 1.8 mi away | 102 North Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3245 |
8047333337
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PETERSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 201 W. WASHINGTON ST., PETERSBURG, VA, 23803 |
(804) 733-2387
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HIRAM W DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | P O BOX 4030, PETERSBURG, VA, 23803 |
(804) 524-7112
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Jazz Barber and Hairstyling Academy
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College Vocational | 2.1 mi away | 1024 East Washington Street, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3508 |
8047323040
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PETERSBURG TECH BUS
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 201 W. WASHINGTON ST., PETERSBURG, VA, 23803 |
(804) 733-2387
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POPLAR SPRINGS HOSPITAL
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Psychiatric | City address association | 350 POPLAR DRIVE PO BOX 3060, PETERSBURG, VA, 23805 |
(804) 733-6874
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Virginia State University
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College | 2.5 mi away | 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, VA, 23806 |
8045245000
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ROHOIC BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 7301-A BOYDTON PLANK ROAD, PETERSBURG, VA, 23803 |
(804) 458-6329
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Richard Bland College
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College | 3.3 mi away | 11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA, 23805-7100 |
8048626100
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PETERSBURG, VA US, located 2.4 miles from Petersburg city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.1° | 28.3° | 38.7° | 3.02" | — |
| February | 52.2° | 29.1° | 40.7° | 2.70" | — |
| March | 60.1° | 36.1° | 48.1° | 4.37" | — |
| April | 70.4° | 45.6° | 58.0° | 3.62" | — |
| May | 78.2° | 55.0° | 66.6° | 4.37" | — |
| June | 85.5° | 64.2° | 74.8° | 4.23" | — |
| July | 89.3° | 69.0° | 79.2° | 4.70" | — |
| August | 87.4° | 67.3° | 77.4° | 5.31" | — |
| September | 81.5° | 60.8° | 71.1° | 4.63" | — |
| October | 71.6° | 48.0° | 59.8° | 3.41" | — |
| November | 61.5° | 37.3° | 49.4° | 3.16" | — |
| December | 52.6° | 30.6° | 41.6° | 3.47" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Ettrick CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Fort Gregg-Adams CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Colonial Heights city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Matoaca CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Prince George CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5173095035. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.