Demographics in Petersburg, WV

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

3,172

Male

1,548

48.8%

Female

1,624

51.2%

Median Age

39.8

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

94.2%

Black

0.6%

Hispanic

1.7%

Two or More

5.2%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

15.9%

High School or Higher

47.4%

Foreign Born

0.1%

Veterans

4.7%

Married

28.5%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

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

Petersburg, WV has a population of 3,172 with a median age of 39.8. The racial makeup is 94.2% White, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Black. About 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 0.1%.