Petersburg City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 2423 people, 1086 households, and 620 families residing in the city. The population density was 1482.6 people per square mile (572.44/km˛), making its West Virginia's 95th most densely populated city. There were 1222 housing units at an average density of 749.7 per square mile (289.46/km˛). The average household size was 2.1 persons, and the average family size was 2.75 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 19% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 83.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.5 males. The median age was 43.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Petersburg City was 40.5 and 46.4 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 97.44% White, 1.57% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0.17% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.41% from two or more races and 0.29% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $24867, it would be the 168th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The median income for a family in the city was $32941, making it the 149th highest city by median family income in West Virginia. The per capita income for the city was $19642, it is 43rd wealthiest city by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income was $18799, Males have a median income of $22771 versus $14855 for females.
In 2000, 389 pupils and students, of which 44.22% are male and 55.78% are female, 16.05% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.08% nursery or pri school, 6.43% kindergarten, 50.64% elementary school, 21.34% high school and 18.51% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2423 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2423 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2439 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2520 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2545 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2560 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2576 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2614 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2664 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2721 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2774 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 12 | |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| Elementary school | 94 | 103 | 197 |
| High school | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| College or graduate school | 20 | 52 | 72 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg city, West Virginia | $24867 | $32941 | $19642 |
| Grant County, West Virginia | $28916 | $33813 | $15696 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |