Petersburg, North Dakota
Petersburg: City in Nelson County, North Dakota
About
Petersburg is a city located in the county of Nelson in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 29 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25 inhabitants.
The city was created 140 years ago in 1883.
Quick Facts about Petersburg
| Population : | 25 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Nelson County |
| Postal code : | 58272 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 701 |
| Area : | 2.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,532 feet / 467 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:22:35 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Petersburg is located at 48°0'40"N 98°0'5"W (48.0111100, -98.0014900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Petersburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Petersburg decreased by 16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 29 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28 | -3.57% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 27 | -3.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26 | -3.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25 | -4% | estimation process |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Petersburg, ND
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVL | Devils Lake | Railroad Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| GFK | Grand Forks | 5555 DeMers Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Petersburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Post Office | Petersburg (ND) | 58272 |
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- Petersburg , Michigan city in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 1,130 people.
- Petersburg , Texas city in Hale County, Texas with a population of 1,111 people.
- Petersburg , Tennessee city located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee with a population of 576 people.
- Petersburg , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 460 people.
- Petersburg , Nebraska settlement in Nebraska, USA with a population of 306 people.
- Petersburg , Minnesota city in United States of America with a population of 222 people.
Other cities in Nelson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nelson County , ND.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McVille | 313 | City in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States |
| Michigan | 260 | City in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States |
| Aneta | 201 | Town in North Dakota |
| Tolna | 146 | Human settlement in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Pekin | 63 | Small city in Nelson County, North Dakota, USA |
| Dahlen | 59 | Unincorporated community in North Dakota |
| Lakota | 44 | City in North Dakota |
