Petersburg, IN Demographics

A map of Petersburg's Population by Race

Petersburg, Indiana had a population of 2,304 in 2020. It was 94.8% White, 0.8% Black, 0.2% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 1.7% 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 696 places in Indiana, Petersburg is the 198th 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

2,184 residents of Petersburg identify as White, or 94.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Petersburg larger than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Petersburg is ranked #125 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more White than neighboring Monroe City (93.8% White), Oakland City (90.3% White), and Wheatland (92.3% White). Petersburg is less White than neighboring Otwell (95.7% White).

Petersburg's Black Population

18 residents of Petersburg identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Petersburg slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Petersburg is ranked #219 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more Black than neighboring Winslow (0.4% Black), Monroe City (0.2% Black), Wheatland (0% Black), and Otwell (0% Black). Petersburg is less Black than neighboring Oakland City (2.2% Black).

Petersburg's Asian Population

4 residents of Petersburg identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Petersburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Petersburg is ranked #407 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more Asian than neighboring Winslow (0% Asian), Monroe City (0% Asian), Wheatland (0% Asian), and Otwell (0% Asian). Petersburg is less Asian than neighboring Oakland City (0.3% Asian).

Petersburg's Hispanic Population

45 residents of Petersburg identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Petersburg slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Petersburg is ranked #437 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Winslow (1.6% Hispanic), Monroe City (1% Hispanic), and Wheatland (1.8% Hispanic). Petersburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakland City (2.5% Hispanic), and Otwell (2.3% Hispanic).

Petersburg's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Petersburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Petersburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Petersburg is ranked #180 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monroe City (0.2% Native American/Other), Wheatland (0% Native American/Other), and Otwell (0% Native American/Other). Petersburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winslow (0.8% Native American/Other), and Oakland City (1.2% Native American/Other).

Petersburg's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Petersburg identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Petersburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Petersburg is ranked #622 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Petersburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Winslow (2.5% Multiracial), Monroe City (4.8% Multiracial), Oakland City (3.5% Multiracial), Wheatland (5.9% Multiracial), and Otwell (2% Multiracial).

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