Petersburg town, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Petersburg town is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 579. It ranks as the 365th most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Petersburg town is 43.8 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Petersburg town is $58,942. This is 12% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $144,600. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Petersburg town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Petersburg town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

10.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Petersburg town, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.