Petersburg County, VA

County

Cities in Petersburg County

Neighborhoods in Petersburg County

Neighborhood

Petersburg, VA

Parkview / Westover Park

Dunedin / Western Hills

Berkeley Manor / Oakhurst

Walnut Hill Gardens / Camelot

Walnut Hill / Pine Gardens

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Petersburg

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.4%

Households with Children

19.9%

School Enrollment K-12

4,292

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.0%
School Age (5-17): 15.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.7%
Working Age (35-54): 21.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 16.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.3%
High School / GED: 32.8%
Some College or Associate's: 28.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 5.0%
Single Parents: 14.8%
Couples & Adults: 23.3%
Living Alone: 56.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
Asian: 1.3%
Black or African American: 74.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 16.7%
Puerto Rican: 36.8%
Cuban: 4.7%
Dominican: 3.9%
Central American: 27.9%
South American: 1.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 48.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 51.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 63.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.5%
Caribbean: 0.5%
Other Black: 35.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 67.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.9%
Spanish: 5.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.7%
High School (9-12): 3.8%
College / Graduate: 6.9%
Not Enrolled: 74.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources