Petersburg Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Petersburg Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 3,394. It is the 21st most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Petersburg Borough is 45.7 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Petersburg Borough is $77,026. This is 14% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $301,300. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Petersburg Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.1% of the population. Asian residents account for 13.1%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 3.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (13.1% vs 6.3%).

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.