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Petersburg (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Petersburg, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)44.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)73/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.05% (17)
Growth Since 20201.7% (54)

The population of Petersburg, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 3,224. This is an increase of 0.05% (17 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Petersburg by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Petersburg by Age

Petersburg Population Pyramid 2022
Petersburg Median Age
48.6
Total
47.5
Male
48.9
Female
Petersburg Sex Ratio
50.63%
1,605
Male
49.37%
1,565
Female
Petersburg Age Dependency Ratio
48.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
31.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Petersburg Adults
2,611
Adults
(848 of whom are seniors) in Petersburg.

Population of Petersburg by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Petersburg

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 4.72%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 3.51%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 5.95%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Petersburg

While the overall poverty rate of Petersburg is 4.72%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (5.95%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (3.51%).

Poverty Rate of Petersburg by Employment Status and Sex

4.01%
Female Employed
44.44%
Female Unemployed
1.28%
Male Employed
7.14%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Petersburg by Education

5.53%
Less Than 9th Grade
3.71%
High School
5.99%
Some College
1.86%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Petersburg

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Petersburg

The most common language spoken in Petersburg is English, with 79.04% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 12.76% of people speak Asian and Pacific Island Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Petersburg by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Petersburg, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Petersburg by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree1456.05%
Bachelors Degree44618.6%
Associates Degree2018.38%
Some College51721.56%
High School Graduate83634.86%
9th to 12th Grade1044.34%
Less Than 9th Grade1496.21%

Earnings Statistics of Petersburg by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$34,688

Average Earnings

$46,375

Average Male

$30,250

Average Female

Employment of Petersburg by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Petersburg by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Petersburg by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Petersburg

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime10
Property Crime88
Crime Rate98
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft2
Larceny and Theft74
Burglary12
Arson0
Aggravated Assault10
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime7
Property Crime76
Crime Rate86
Robbery1
Rape2
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Larceny and Theft55
Burglary17
Arson0
Aggravated Assault5

Marital Status of Petersburg

Marriage Rates

  • 54.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 56.8%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 52.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Petersburg Marriage

In Petersburg, 56.8% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 55-64, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Petersburg

Petersburg Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Petersburg Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
70.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Petersburg by Type

3.26
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned