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Petersburg, AK


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Petersburg, Alaska

Petersburg, Alaska, in Wrangell Petersburg county, is 671 miles SE of Anchorage, Alaska. There are 3,224 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Petersburg

In Petersburg, about 59% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Petersburg than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Petersburg had a median family income of $54,934. In Petersburg, most people are middle class or better. The city is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

Petersburg folks tended to give their money ($950) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Petersburg Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Petersburg that were owner-occupied was 73%.

Commuting

In Petersburg, 69% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Petersburg is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Petersburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPetersburg Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPetersburg Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyPetersburg Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Petersburg Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Petersburg People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Petersburg Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Petersburg Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Petersburg Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Petersburg, AK

Comparing Petersburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population104
Well-Paid Single Men107
Well-Paid Single Women97
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Age of the Population49
Senior Citizens29
Female Share of the Population17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size73
Portion of People Married69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times104
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Housing Recently Built81
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals84
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime47

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