Demographics in Petersburg, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Petersburg?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

33,365

Male

15,060

45.1%

Female

18,305

54.9%

Median Age

35.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

15.9%

Black

77.2%

Hispanic

6.0%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More

5.0%

Other

0.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.2%

High School or Higher

41.2%

Foreign Born

3.9%

Veterans

7.2%

Married

23.4%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Petersburg, VA has a population of 33,365 with a median age of 35.8. The racial makeup is 15.9% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 77.2% Black, 1.2% Asian. About 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.9%.