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Petersburg (VA) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Petersburg, Virginia

StateVirginia
Land Area (mi²)22.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,481.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.31% (104)
Growth Since 20209.34% (2875)
Rank in State34th
Rank in Country1352th

The population of Petersburg, VA in 2022 is estimated to be 33,666. This is an increase of 0.31% (104 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Petersburg by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Petersburg by Age

Petersburg Population Pyramid 2022
Petersburg Median Age
37.2
Total
35.4
Male
39.6
Female
Petersburg Sex Ratio
45.62%
14,047
Male
54.38%
16,744
Female
Petersburg Age Dependency Ratio
27
Old Age Dependency Ratio
33.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Petersburg Adults
24,325
Adults
(5,167 of whom are seniors) in Petersburg.

Population of Petersburg by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate