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The Town of Petersburg had a population of 508 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Petersburg is located at latitude 35.3198 and longitude -86.6375 in Lincoln County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Petersburg encompass a land area of 0.94 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Lincoln County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for Town of Petersburg are located in Lincoln County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Marshall County.
The Town of Petersburg has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Petersburg is located within Commissioner District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Lincoln County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 508 (100%) |
| Population Density | 504 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 26 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $45,417 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,306 |
| Median Home Value | $154,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 218 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 129 (59.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 70 (32.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 (8.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 199 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Family Households | 141 (70.9%) |
The table below compares Petersburg to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 387 | 23rd |
| Population Density | # 242 | 52nd |
| Median Household Income | # 401 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 456 | 10th |
| Diversity Index | # 195 | 61st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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