Petersburg, Illinois
Petersburg: City in Menard County, Illinois
About
Petersburg is a city located in the county of Saint Clair in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,260 and a population density of 1,548 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,207 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Petersburg
| Population : | 2,207 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Saint Clair County |
| Postal code : | 62675 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 1.46 km2 |
| Altitude : | 518 feet / 158 meters |
| Capital city : | Petersburg is capital of Menard County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:01:13 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,512 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Petersburg is located at 38°35'32"N 89°55'16"W (38.5922700, -89.9212100).
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Official website of Petersburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Petersburg decreased by 2.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,260 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,332 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,321 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,294 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,277 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,247 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,250 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,228 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,229 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,214 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,207 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 49,215 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 44,213 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 53,898 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 44,199 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 29.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 70.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 55.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 31.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,137 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
Petersburg zip code is 62675.
County name: Menard, County
fips: 17129
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $241,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,633 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $434 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,224 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,841 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.72 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,220 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 33,412 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 45,188 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 214,286 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,722 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,009 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,713 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,142 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,496 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,442 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,938 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,138 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 153 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,879 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,718.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.72 |
Best Things to Do in Petersburg
1 Lincoln's New Salem
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2 Menard County Historical Society
125 S 7th St, Petersburg, IL 62675, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Petersburg
1 Petersburg City Hall
122 S 6th St, Petersburg, IL 62675 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Petersburg (6)
People born in Petersburg, including United States Senator from Illinois William Brown McKinley, baseball player Bill Krieg, artist Edward Laning, .
List
- Theodore Edward Coneys (American murderer) he was born in 10/11/1882
- Richard Batterton (American mayor) he was born in 05/11/1905
- Ellen Douglas Morris (American temperance worker) she was born in 09/03/1846
Schools in Petersburg
College & universities near Petersburg, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143215 | Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville (IL) | 62221-5899 |
| 147013 | McKendree University | Lebanon (IL) | 62254-1291 |
| 149231 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | Edwardsville (IL) | 62026-1259 |
| 178767 | Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts | Saint Louis (MO) | 63103 |
| 177551 | Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis (MO) | 63103-2136 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Petersburg, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Petersburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| O Fallon Post Office | O Fallon (IL) | 62269 |
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- Petersburg , Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 30,446 people.
- Petersburg , West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 2,683 people.
- Petersburg , Indiana county seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,299 people.
- Petersburg , Illinois city in Menard County, Illinois with a population of 2,190 people.
- 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.
- Petersburg , North Dakota city in Nelson County, North Dakota with a population of 25 people.
Other cities in Saint Clair County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Clair County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 40,536 | The county seat of St. |
| O'Fallon | 29,606 | Township in St. |
| East Saint Louis | 25,776 | City in St. |
| Crest Hill | 20,209 | City in Will County, Illinois |
| Fairview Heights | 16,127 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Cahokia | 13,742 | Village in St. |
| Shiloh | 13,653 | Town in St. |
| Swansea | 13,276 | Village in St. |
| Pontiac | 11,176 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Summit | 10,977 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Mascoutah | 8,076 | City in Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States |
| Centreville | 4,844 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Lebanon | 4,225 | City in St. |
| Freeburg | 4,223 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rosemont | 4,147 | Village in the U. |
| Caseyville | 4,115 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Petersburg distances to largest Illinois cities
