Petersburg city, VA

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2020 Population

30,791

1.82% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.2

2.36% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

22.6%

5.95% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$43,029

11.2% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$111,800

3.42% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

13,063

0.586% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Petersburg city, VA had a population of 30.8k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $43,029. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Petersburg city, VA declined from 31,362 to 30,791, a −1.82% decrease and its median household income grew from $38,679 to $43,029, a 11.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Petersburg city, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (15%), Other (Hispanic) (2.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and White (Hispanic) (1.62%).

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.

97.9% 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 (22 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Petersburg city, VA was $111,800, and the homeownership rate was 36.1%. Most people in Petersburg city, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 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.

United States Virginia Richmond, VA

Diversity

Petersburg city, VA is home to a population of 30.8k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.34% of Petersburg city, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.03k people).

In 2020, there were 5.09 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.5k people) in Petersburg city, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.61k White (Non-Hispanic) and 729 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Petersburg city, VA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.5k ± 178
White (Non-Hispanic)
4.61k ± 27
Other (Hispanic)
729 ± 354

4.92%

Hispanic Population

1.52k people

4.92% of the people in Petersburg city, VA are hispanic (1.52k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Petersburg city, VA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.03k people

3.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.21k people

As of 2020, 3.34% of Petersburg city, VA residents (1.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Petersburg city, VA was 3.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Petersburg city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Petersburg city, VA was 37.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Petersburg city, VA are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Petersburg city, VA residents was 38.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,267 ± 8,063 people
India
94,596 ± 7,509 people
Mexico
56,409 ± 5,812 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,267 Virginia residents, followed by India with 94,596 and Mexico with 56,409.

Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

97.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.9% of Petersburg city, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Petersburg city, VA was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Petersburg city, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
586 ± 147
Gulf War (2001-)
516 ± 169
Gulf War (1990s)
306 ± 113

Petersburg city, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Virginia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Petersburg city, VA is $43,029. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Petersburg city, VA was Census Tract 8109 with a value of $60,286, followed by Census Tract 8111 and Census Tract 8103, with respective values of $53,795 and $49,808.

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,365. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Petersburg city, VA employs 13.1k people. The largest industries in Petersburg city, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,493 people), Manufacturing (1,629 people), and Retail Trade (1,539 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($54,483), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,034), and Finance & Insurance ($47,853).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,029

2020 value

± $2,641

11.2%

1 Year Growth

± 7.46%

Households in Petersburg city, VA have a median annual income of $43,029, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $38,679 in 2019, which represents a 11.2% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Petersburg city, VA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

$80,381

Average Male Salary in Virginia

± $1,440

$60,365

Average Female Salary in Virginia

± $1,133

In 2020, full-time male employees in Virginia made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Virginia

Asian
$76,850 ± $3,561
White
$66,712 ± $1,098
Two or More Races
$54,027 ± $3,581

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Virginia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Petersburg city, VA is from Virginia.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.479

2019 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.181% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8109
Census Tract 8111
Census Tract 8103

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Petersburg city, VA was Census Tract 8109 with a value of $60,286, followed by Census Tract 8111 and Census Tract 8103, with respective values of $53,795 and $49,808.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Petersburg city, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Petersburg city, VA (6.86k out of 30.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
5,511 ± 535
White
887 ± 224
Hispanic
256 ± 178

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Petersburg city, VA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13.1k

2020 Value

± 887

−0.586%

1 Year decline

± 9.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Petersburg city, VA declined at a rate of −0.586%, from 13.1k employees to 13.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Petersburg city, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,444 people), Material Moving Occupations (1,248 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,127 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Petersburg city, VA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Petersburg city, VA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,444 people), Material Moving Occupations (1,248 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,127 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Petersburg city, VA has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (2.58 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (2.14 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.9 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Petersburg city, VA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($106,250), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($81,333), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($66,469).

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.1k

2020 Value

± 887

−0.586%

1 Year decline

± 9.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Petersburg city, VA declined at a rate of −0.586%, from 13.1k employees to 13.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Petersburg city, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,493 people), Manufacturing (1,629 people), and Retail Trade (1,539 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Petersburg city, VA, though some of these residents may live in Petersburg city, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Petersburg city, VA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,493 people), Manufacturing (1,629 people), and Retail Trade (1,539 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Petersburg city, VA has an unusually high number of Transportation & Warehousing (1.44 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.36 times), and Public Administration (1.34 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Petersburg city, VA, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($54,483), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,034), and Finance & Insurance ($47,853).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$37.3B
Electronics
$28.7B
Machinery
$25.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.3B, followed by Electronics ($28.7B) and Machinery ($25.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Virginia.

$325B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

88.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 88.1% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $25B, followed by Maryland with $18.9B and Pennsylvania and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Petersburg County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 87.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (11.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.764%). The most partisan county was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (87.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (11.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.764%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Petersburg County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Virginia.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Petersburg County, VA

87.7% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Virginia

Petersburg County, VA
87.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Roanoke County, VA
87.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Charlottesville County, VA
85.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Virginia was Petersburg County, VA with 87.7% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Virginia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Petersburg city, VA awarded 22 degrees. The student population of Petersburg city, VA is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 5 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Petersburg city, VA are Black or African American (19 and 86.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1 and 4.55%), American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 4.55%), and White (1 and 4.55%).

The largest universities in Petersburg city, VA by number of degrees awarded are Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School (22 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Petersburg city, VA are General Cosmetology (18 and 81.8%) and Barbering (4 and 18.2%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
18 degree-majorss awarded
Barbering
4 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Petersburg city, VA was General Cosmetology with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Petersburg city, VA according to their major.

Universities

Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

22 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Petersburg city, VA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Another Level Barbering and Cosmetology School with 22 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Petersburg city, VA, which is 0.294 times less than the 17 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Petersburg city, VA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
19 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Petersburg city, VA was Black or African American students. These 19 degrees mean that there were 19 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Petersburg city, VA was $111,800 in 2020, which is 0.487 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $108,100 to $111,800, a 3.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Petersburg city, VA is 36.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Petersburg city, VA have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Petersburg city, VA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$111,800

2020 Median

± $5,902

$108,100

2019 Median

± $6,128

In 2020, the median property value in Petersburg city, VA grew to to $111,800 from the previous year's value of $108,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Petersburg city, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Petersburg city, VA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,029

Median Household Income

± $2,641

13.2k

Number of Households

± 855

In 2020, the median household income of the 13.2k households in Petersburg city, VA grew to $43,029 from the previous year's value of $38,679.

The following chart displays the households in Petersburg city, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Petersburg city, VA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Petersburg city, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

36.1%

2020 Homeownership

38.8%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 36.1% of the housing units in Petersburg city, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 38.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Petersburg city, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Petersburg city, VA have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.16% of the workforce in Petersburg city, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Petersburg city, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.5%)
Carpooled (13.7%)
Worked At Home (4.74%)

In 2020, 74.5% of workers in Petersburg city, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.7%) and those who worked at home (4.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Petersburg city, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Petersburg city, VA have 1 car, followed by false.

Health

87.7% of the population of Petersburg city, VA has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 3.3% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Virginia was $7,556 in 2014. This is a 3.42% increase from the previous year ($7,306).

Primary care physicians in Petersburg city, VA see 1435 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.554% decrease from the previous year (1443 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1254 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Nottoway County and Bristol city have the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.5%). Additionally, King and Queen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (48.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,435 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Petersburg city, VA

Primary care physicians in Petersburg city, VA see an average of 1,435 patients per year. This represents a 0.554% decrease from the previous year (1,443 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Petersburg city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

$7,556

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Virginia

$4,218

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,361

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,677

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.42%, from $7,306 to $7,556.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.3%

Uninsured

34.5%

Employer Coverage

25.4%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

3.3%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Petersburg city, VA declined by 0.446% from 12.4% to 12.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Petersburg city, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.