Petersburg, Illinois

Population Data for Petersburg, IL:

Population – 5949
Male – 48.24 %
Female – 51.76 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 98.52 %
Hispanic – 0.59 %
African American – 0.47 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.32 %
Asian – 0.13 %

Geographic Data for Petersburg, Illinois:

Population Density – 56.00 per sq. mi
Elevation – 524 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Petersburg:

In Elementary School – 775 (49.36 %)
In High School – 353 (22.48 %)
In College – 243 (15.48 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 808 (19.70 %)
Associate’s Degree – 263 (6.41 %)
Some College, No Degree – 913 (22.26 %)
High School Graduate – 1,415 (34.50 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 168 (4.10 %)

Employment and Household Data for Petersburg, IL:

Percentage of People Employed – 66.55 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 2.75 %
Unemployment Level – 3.95 %

Median Household Income – $47,650.00
Average Household Size – 2.46

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 27.97 %
2 Vehicles – 40.77 %
3 or more Vehicles – 18.38 %

Average Cost to Rent in Petersburg - $441 per month