Petersburg, VA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Petersburg was 33,394, a 0.08% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Petersburg's population was 33,367, a decline of 0.06% compared to a population of 33,388 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Petersburg, VA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Petersburg decreased by 201. In this period, the peak population was 33,595 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 33,595 - -
2001 33,333 -262 -0.78%
2002 33,065 -268 -0.8%
2003 33,016 -49 -0.15%
2004 32,768 -248 -0.75%
2005 32,504 -264 -0.81%
2006 32,864 360 1.11%
2007 33,109 245 0.75%
2008 33,216 107 0.32%
2009 33,156 -60 -0.18%
2010 32,502 -654 -1.97%
2011 32,093 -409 -1.26%
2012 31,995 -98 -0.31%
2013 32,311 316 0.99%
2014 32,242 -69 -0.21%
2015 31,895 -347 -1.08%
2016 31,379 -516 -1.62%
2017 30,966 -413 -1.32%
2018 30,573 -393 -1.27%
2019 30,593 20 0.07%
2020 33,388 2,795 9.14%
2021 33,367 -21 -0.06%
2022 33,394 27 0.08%
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Petersburg, VA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Petersburg's population decreased by 1,093 (3.25%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Petersburg's population increased by 886 (2.73%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Petersburg's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Petersburg's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 33,394. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Petersburg's population peaked in year 2000 at 33,595.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Petersburg's population was lowest in year 2018 at 30,573.

Petersburg, VA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Petersburg grew year by year for 7 years and declined for 15 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Petersburg had an average annual population growth rate of -0.03% per year. Overall the population shrank 0.60% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Petersburg's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Petersburg's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.03% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 6. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Petersburg's population grew the most with an increase of 2,795 (9.14%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Petersburg's population declined the most with a negative growth of 654 (-1.97%).

Things to know

Is Petersburg, VA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Petersburg's population increased by 6 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 21 (0.06%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 27 (0.08%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Petersburg, VA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Petersburg increased by 1,083 (3.35%). The population was highest at 33,394 in the year 2022 and lowest at 30,573 in the year 2018. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.47%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Petersburg, VA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
Free
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CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Petersburg population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Petersburg across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Petersburg was 33,394, a 0.08% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Petersburg population was 33,367, a decline of 0.06% compared to a population of 33,388 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Petersburg decreased by 201. In this period, the peak population was 33,595 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Petersburg population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Petersburg is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Petersburg population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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