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Petersburg

County:
Pike County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.582
State:
Indiana

Petersburg is a city located in Pike County, Indiana. Petersburg has a 2026 population of 2,256. It is also the county seat of Pike County. Petersburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,295 in 2020.

The median household income in Petersburg is $54,188 with a poverty rate of 11.51%. The median age in Petersburg is 42.4 years: 41.4 years for males, and 43.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.2 males.

2.3K
Total Population
1,426
Density (mi²)
-6 -0.27%
Growth

Petersburg Population

Petersburg Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,256-6-0.27%
20252,262-7-0.31%
20242,269150.67%
20232,254-14-0.62%
20222,268-11-0.48%
20212,279-16-0.7%
20202,295-2-0.09%
20192,305-2-0.09%
20182,307140.61%
20172,293-16-0.69%
20162,309-5-0.22%
20152,314-17-0.73%
20142,331-1-0.04%
20132,332-24-1.02%
20122,35630.13%
20112,353-30-1.26%
20102,37420.08%

Median Age

Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 41.4 years

Petersburg Adults

There are 1,888 adults, (512 of whom are seniors) in Petersburg.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,154 (47.8%)
Male: 1,260 (52.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Petersburg includes 98.09% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,36898.09%
Black or African American261.08%
Two or more races180.75%
Other race20.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race20.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,36898.09%
Black or African American261.08%
Two or more races180.75%

Petersburg Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Petersburg 's average per capita income is $39,407. Household income levels show a median of $54,188. The poverty rate stands at 11.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,464-
Families$66,875$87,543
Households$54,188$70,620
Non Families$28,750$31,730

$39,407

Average Income

$54,188

Median Household Income

11.51%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)