Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Petersburg, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,341

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.3%2,207

Two or More

5.6%130

Black

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%39

High School Diploma

26.9%439

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%152

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%208

Associate's Degree

11.9%194

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%253

Master's Degree

12.3%201

Professional Degree

2.1%35

Doctorate

0.7%11

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

30.6%

Graduate+

15.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$177,700

Median Renti

$653

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61%701

Renter-Occupied

39%449

Total Units

1,195

Homeownership

61%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,458

Mean Household Incomei

$93,470

Per Capita Incomei

$45,576

Poverty Ratei

15.5%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

1,230

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%88

$10K–$15K

9.8%113

$15K–$20K

1.7%19

$20K–$25K

2.3%26

$25K–$30K

3.7%42

$30K–$35K

13.1%151

$35K–$40K

1.1%13

$40K–$45K

1.9%22

$45K–$50K

7.6%87

$50K–$60K

4.6%53

$60K–$75K

6.7%77

$75K–$100K

8.3%96

$100K–$125K

12.5%144

$125K–$150K

4.5%52

$150K–$200K

7.2%83

$200K+

7.3%84

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

163

Residentsi

212

Avg. Tenant Renti

$353/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers56 homes68% occupied$441/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8108 homes82% occupied$308/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,458/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

88.5%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

11.5%

Who Receives This Housing

69.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.4% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

82(4.3% of civilian adults)