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Who Lives Here

Petersburg Demographics

Education

High School

36%

Associate's

20%

Bachelor's

6%

Master's

3%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

48%

3 people

27%

4 people

12%

5 people

11%

6+ people

3%

Household Income

0-50k

48%

50-100k

38%

100-150k

9%

150-200k

5%

200k+

0%

Age

0-10

9%

10-20

15%

20-45

27%

45-65

27%

65+

22%

Getting Around Petersburg

Petersburg Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

42%

15-30 Mins

26%

30-40 Mins

14%

40-60 Mins

15%

60+ Mins

4%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 5050

Walk Score®

Percentage: 3535

Bike Score®

Petersburg Education

Schools

Top Schools in Petersburg

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Living in Petersburg, IN

Petersburg, Indiana is a small town with a population of slightly more than 2,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. With an average age of just over 41, the town's population skews older than most cities in Indiana. The majority of residents own their homes in Petersburg, and 28% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $590/month, which is $237/month less than the state average.

Petersburg residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (43%) drive to work, while public transit is not used much. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average (5%), Petersburg has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 5% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are four primary industries in Petersburg: retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries account for 26% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of about $58,000, Petersburg workers earn around $4,000 less than the average Indiana resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).