Petersburg, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Petersburg, Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
30,791
Unemployment
12.6%
Poverty
22.6%
Median Home
$111,800
Median Income
$43,029
Median Rent
$958
Petersburg SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8
Petersburg, VA Crime Report
1,004
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,218.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
37.19%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Petersburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,004 | 3,218.5 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 197 | 631.5 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 24 | 76.9 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 20 | 64.1 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 139 | 445.6 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 807 | 2,587.0 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 92 | 294.9 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 605 | 1,939.4 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 110 | 352.6 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Petersburg, VA Cost Of Living
92
Petersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Petersburg's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Petersburg | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 68 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
Petersburg, VA Photos
Rankings for Petersburg in Virginia
Map Of Petersburg, VA
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Population over time in Petersburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30,791 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 31,827 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 32,037 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 31,997 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 32,123 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 32,439 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 32,326 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 32,226 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 32,337 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 32,303 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Petersburg
| Race | Petersburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.0% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 76.3% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Petersburg
| Gender | Petersburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Petersburg for adults over 25
| Education | Petersburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Petersburg, Virginia
| Income | Petersburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.7% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.8% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.6% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.1% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
