Petersburg city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Petersburg city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51730
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 730
Geography
- Land Area
- 22.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 22.94 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.204730
- Longitude
- -77.392368
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 32,687
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 24,863
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 31,178 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,507 | 4.6% |
| White | 4,834 | 14.8% |
| Black | 25,189 | 77.1% |
| Asian | 322 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 149 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,007 | 96.6% |
| Hispanic | 854 | 3.4% |
| White | 3,844 | 15.5% |
| Black | 19,644 | 79.0% |
| Asian | 330 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 88 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 148 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 33,537
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,334
- Poverty Rate
- 21.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,198
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,094 | 15.2% |
| Black | 25,663 | 76.5% |
| Asian | 433 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,660
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 16,303 | 71.9% |
| Republican | 1,024 | 4.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,333 | 23.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,774 | 43.1% |
| Female | 12,885 | 56.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,653 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic | 759 | 3.3% |
| Black | 18,490 | 81.6% |
| Asian | 215 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,549
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 33.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 787 | 29.7% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 20.4% |
| Black | 6,351 | 34.3% |
| Asian | 56 | 26.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,964 | 30.3% |
| Female | 4,585 | 35.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,893 (26.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,768 (24.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,075
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $199,651
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,220
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.9%
- Public Transit
- 4.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.