Petersburg, WV Demographics

A map of Petersburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,165	2,097	90.8%	91.8%
Multiracial	98	73	4.1%	3.2%
Hispanic	74	46	3.1%	2.0%
Black	28	47	1.2%	2.1%
Asian	19	13	0.8%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.4%

Petersburg, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,384, an increase from the 2,284 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Petersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Petersburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Petersburg, that probability was 15.5% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Petersburg is ranked the 67th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Petersburg was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Petersburg's White Population

2,165 residents of Petersburg, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Petersburg is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Petersburg ranks 276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petersburg's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Petersburg's population has decreased from 91.8% to 90.8%.

Petersburg is more White than neighboring Moorefield (65.2% White), and Brandywine (88% White). Petersburg is less White than neighboring Davis (97.4% White), Bayard (97% White), and Gorman (100% White).

Petersburg's Black Population

28 residents of Petersburg, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Petersburg is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Petersburg ranks 127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petersburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. Black residents' share of Petersburg's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.2%.

Petersburg is more Black than neighboring Davis (0% Black), Bayard (0% Black), Gorman (0% Black), and Brandywine (0% Black). Petersburg is less Black than neighboring Moorefield (24.5% Black).

Petersburg's Asian Population

19 residents of Petersburg, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Petersburg is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Petersburg ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petersburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 46.2%. Asian residents' share of Petersburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Petersburg is more Asian than neighboring Moorefield (0% Asian), Davis (0% Asian), Bayard (0% Asian), Gorman (0% Asian), and Brandywine (0% Asian).

Petersburg's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Petersburg, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Petersburg is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Petersburg ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petersburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Petersburg's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.1%.

Petersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Davis (0.6% Hispanic), Bayard (1.7% Hispanic), and Gorman (0% Hispanic). Petersburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Moorefield (9.8% Hispanic), and Brandywine (12% Hispanic).

Petersburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Petersburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Petersburg is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Petersburg ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petersburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Petersburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Petersburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moorefield (0.4% Native American/Other), and Bayard (0.3% Native American/Other).

Petersburg's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Petersburg, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Petersburg is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Petersburg ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Petersburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Petersburg's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.1%.

Petersburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Moorefield (0.1% Multiracial), Davis (2% Multiracial), Bayard (1% Multiracial), Gorman (0% Multiracial), and Brandywine (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.