Petersburg city, VA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
33,365
Male
15,060
45.1%
Female
18,305
54.9%
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
3.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher17.2%
High School or Higher41.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
7.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.0%
Married
23.4%
Petersburg city, VA has a population of 33,365 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 35.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 15.9% of the population. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.9% of residents are foreign-born.