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Crime in Petersburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Petersburg. Key points include:
There were 1,319 total crimes in Petersburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Petersburg is 3,932.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Petersburg is 1,043.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Petersburg is 2,889.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Petersburg is 85.58% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Petersburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Petersburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,319 | 3,932.9 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 350 | 1,043.6 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 15 | 44.7 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 33 | 98.4 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 281 | 837.9 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 969 | 2,889.3 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 96 | 286.2 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 733 | 2,185.6 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 140 | 417.4 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Petersburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Petersburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Petersburg is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Petersburg is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Petersburg is $245,998.
The median income in Petersburg is $50,698.
Petersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Petersburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Petersburg | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 73 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Petersburg, VA Weather
The average high in Petersburg is 69.7° and the average low is 46.8°.
There are 74.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.2 inches of precipitation each year with 6.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Petersburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Petersburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Petersburg
The current population in Petersburg is 33,537. The population has increased 3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33,537 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 33,365 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 33,261 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 33,229 | 7.9% |
| 2020 | 30,791 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 31,362 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 31,827 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 32,037 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 31,997 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 32,123 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 32,439 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 32,326 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 32,226 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 32,337 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 32,303 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Petersburg
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Petersburg is:
14.4% White with 4,818 White residents.
74.2% African American with 24,890 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 433 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 31 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 58 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 1,102 Two Or More residents.
6.5% Hispanic with 2,183 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Petersburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.4% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 74.2% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Petersburg
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Petersburg is 54.8% female with 18,394 female residents.
Petersburg is 45.2% male with 15,143 male residents.
| Gender | Petersburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Petersburg for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Petersburg completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Petersburg completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Petersburg completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Petersburg completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Petersburg completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Petersburg completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Petersburg completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Petersburg completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Petersburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Petersburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Petersburg, Virginia
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9.4% of households in Petersburg earn Less than $10,000.
5.9% of households in Petersburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Petersburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.6% of households in Petersburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.3% of households in Petersburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.7% of households in Petersburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.3% of households in Petersburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in Petersburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.6% of households in Petersburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Petersburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Petersburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.4% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.7% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
