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Petersburg, MI


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Petersburg, Michigan

Petersburg, Michigan, in Monroe county, is 18 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is in the Detroit area. There are 1,157 residents in Petersburg.

The People and Families of Petersburg

In Petersburg, about 61% of adults are married. The faces of Petersburg are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Petersburg had a median family income of $58,000. Most of the residents of Petersburg tend to have good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Petersburg folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Petersburg Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Petersburg that were owner-occupied was 74%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas.

Commuting

In Petersburg, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Petersburg Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Petersburg People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Petersburg, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men86
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity43
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty66
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals52
Affordability of Rents44
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built22
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