Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,537 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,476 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,698 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,418 |
| Median Home Value | $189,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 18,075 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,846 (32.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 9,292 (51.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,937 (16.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 15,138 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Family Households | 6,499 (42.9%) |
The table below compares Petersburg (city) County to the other 133 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 53 | 61st |
| Population Density | # 27 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 120 | 11th |
| Per Capita Income | # 116 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 71 | 48th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
