Petersburg, AK Demographics

A map of Petersburg's Population by Race

Petersburg, Alaska had a population of 3,043 in 2020. It was 70.9% White, 1.4% Black, 3.7% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 7.8% Native American/Other, and 11.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Petersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Petersburg is the 37th most populous. 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's White Population

2,159 residents of Petersburg identify as White, or 70.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Petersburg larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Petersburg is ranked #120 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more White than neighboring Hobart Bay (0% White). Petersburg is less White than neighboring Kupreanof (81% White), Whale Pass (88.4% White), Coffman Cove (89% White), and Port Protection (91.7% White).

Petersburg's Black Population

43 residents of Petersburg identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Petersburg roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Petersburg is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more Black than neighboring Whale Pass (1.2% Black), Coffman Cove (0% Black), and Port Protection (0% Black). Petersburg is less Black than neighboring Kupreanof (4.8% Black), and Hobart Bay (100% Black).

Petersburg's Asian Population

112 residents of Petersburg identify as Asian, or 3.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Petersburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Petersburg is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more Asian than neighboring Whale Pass (0% Asian), Coffman Cove (0% Asian), Hobart Bay (0% Asian), and Port Protection (0% Asian). Petersburg is less Asian than neighboring Kupreanof (4.8% Asian).

Petersburg's Hispanic Population

151 residents of Petersburg identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Petersburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Petersburg is ranked #75 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Kupreanof (4.8% Hispanic), Whale Pass (2.3% Hispanic), Coffman Cove (0.8% Hispanic), Hobart Bay (0% Hispanic), and Port Protection (2.8% Hispanic).

Petersburg's Native American/Other Population

237 residents of Petersburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Petersburg slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Petersburg is ranked #246 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kupreanof (0% Native American/Other), Whale Pass (1.2% Native American/Other), Coffman Cove (6.3% Native American/Other), Hobart Bay (0% Native American/Other), and Port Protection (0% Native American/Other).

Petersburg's Multiracial Population

341 residents of Petersburg identify as Multiracial, or 11.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Petersburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Petersburg is ranked #63 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Kupreanof (4.8% Multiracial), Whale Pass (7% Multiracial), Coffman Cove (3.9% Multiracial), Hobart Bay (0% Multiracial), and Port Protection (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.