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Petersburg, ND

Population & Diversity

Petersburg, ND is home to a population of 120 people, from which 92.5% are citizens.

As of 2024, 4.17% of Petersburg, ND residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2024, there were 17.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (103 people) in Petersburg, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6 Other (Non-Hispanic) and 4 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.5%

2024 Citizenship

93%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.5% of Petersburg, ND residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Petersburg, ND was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Petersburg, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
103 ± 34
Other (Non-Hispanic)
6 ± 8
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4 ± 6

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Petersburg, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,300 ± 1,407 people
Philippines
3,164 ± 1,378 people
Canada
2,986 ± 1,339 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,300 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 3,164 and Canada with 2,986.

Foreign-Born Population

4.17%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

8.53%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11 people

As of 2024, 4.17% of Petersburg, ND residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Petersburg, ND was 8.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8 ± 17
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 15
Gulf War (1990s)
3 ± 11

Petersburg, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Petersburg, ND.

Economy

The economy of Petersburg, ND employs 46 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Petersburg, ND were Health Care & Social Assistance (11 people), Finance & Insurance (8 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (4 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($113,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,250), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,094).

Employment

Occupations

2024 Value

± 61

6.98%

1 Year growth

± 180%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Petersburg, ND grew at a rate of 6.98%, from 43 employees to 46 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Petersburg, ND, are Sales & Related Occupations (9 people), Health Technologists & Technicians (8 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (5 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Petersburg, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

2024 Value

± 61

6.98%

1 Year growth

± 180%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Petersburg, ND grew at a rate of 6.98%, from 43 employees to 46 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Petersburg, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11 people), Finance & Insurance (8 people), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (4 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Petersburg, ND, though some of these residents may live in Petersburg, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,417

Median earning men ± $13,357

$35,625

Median earning women ± $20,171

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($113,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,250).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Petersburg, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Petersburg, ND. Showing the available data for North Dakota.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (67%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (30.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (1.69%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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

John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

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 North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Petersburg, ND

Julie Fedorchak

District at-large Representative

Republican Party

Petersburg, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (Republican Party).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Petersburg, ND was $112,500 in 2024, which is 0.338 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $98,800 to $112,500, a 13.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Petersburg, ND is 96.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Petersburg, ND have an average commute time of 35.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Petersburg, ND is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$112,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$45,898

$49

Median Property Taxes

±$28

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Petersburg, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Petersburg, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

96.1%

Homeownership

2024

51.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 96.1% of the housing units in Petersburg, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 90.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Petersburg, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$72,083

Median Household Income

± $30,313

Number of Households

± 30

In 2024, the median household income of the 51 households in Petersburg, ND grew to $72,083 from the previous year's value of $64,167.

The following chart displays the households in Petersburg, ND 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 $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Petersburg, ND is from North Dakota.

0.43

2024 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2024, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (87%)
Walked (8.7%)
Worked At Home (4.35%)

In 2024, 87% of workers in Petersburg, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.7%) and those who worked at home (4.35%).

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.

Commute Time

35.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Petersburg, ND have a longer commute time (35.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Petersburg, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Petersburg, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Petersburg, ND have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

2.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Petersburg, ND (3 out of 120 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Petersburg, ND is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

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

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

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