The Town FilesPetersburg city, Virginia
33,537 people. The median home is worth $189,000 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $50,698.
Towns in Petersburg city
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | 33,458 | $189,000 | $50,698 | 35.8 |
People and housing
| Petersburg city | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,000 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,174 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $50,698 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 35.8 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.4% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.7% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
11,753 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,542 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 198 storm events in Petersburg city from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Petersburg city has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 3, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4024: Hurricane Irene |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).