Unified School District · VA
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg City Public Schools is a unified school district in Virginia with a community population of 33,537. The median household income is $50,698 and the median age is 35.8.
33,537
Population
1476
People / sq mi
$50,698
Median Income
35.8
Median Age
Petersburg City Public Schools covers 23 sq mi of land at 1476.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,698
Median Household Income
$29,418
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$189,000
Median Home Value
$1,174
Median Rent
38.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.7%
High School+
25.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Petersburg City Public Schools serves a community with a population of 33,537 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Virginia.
The median household income in Petersburg City Public Schools is $50,698, with a per capita income of $29,418. The poverty rate is 19.9%.
Petersburg City Public Schools is 15.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 9.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Petersburg City Public Schools, 86.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Petersburg City Public Schools is $189,000, with a median rent of $1,174. The homeownership rate is 38.6%.
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Data for Petersburg City Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5102910).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.