Petersburg, Pennsylvania
Petersburg: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Petersburg is a city located in the county of York in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 480 and a population density of 1,455 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 460 inhabitants.
The city was created 229 years ago in 1794.
Quick Facts about Petersburg
| Population : | 460 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | York County |
| Area : | 0.33 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1795 (229 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:35:53 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 16669 |
| Density : | 1,394 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Petersburg is located at 39°54'3"N 76°34'41"W (39.9009300, -76.5780200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Petersburg decreased by 4.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 480 | - | census |
| 2011 | 481 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 479 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 479 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 477 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 473 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 472 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 470 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 468 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 464 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 460 | -0.87% | estimation process |
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People born in Petersburg (2)
People born in Petersburg, including United States Army Medal of Honor recipient William D. Port, physician Guy Gibson Campbell, .
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Schools in Petersburg
College & universities near Petersburg, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418409 | York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education | York (PA) | 17402-4696 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Petersburg, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| LNC | Lancaster station | 53 McGovern Avenue | RAIL |
| MID | Middletown | Union Street and Mill Street | RAIL |
| HAR | Harrisburg Transportation Center | 4th and Chestnut Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Petersburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Post Office | Windsor (PA) | 17366 |
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Other cities in York County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in York County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| York | 28,768 | County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Hanover | 15,783 | Town in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Weigelstown | 12,875 | Census designated place |
| Lehman | 10,237 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| West Manheim | 9,063 | Township in York County, Pennsylvania |
| East York | 8,777 | Census designated place |
| Bellevue | 7,980 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Red Lion | 6,321 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Forest Hills | 6,256 | Borough in Pennsylvania |
| Spry | 4,891 | Census designated place |
| Bridgeville | 4,870 | Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| New Freedom | 4,810 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Blooming Grove | 4,687 | Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| West York | 4,602 | Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Dallastown | 3,869 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Shrewsbury | 3,847 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
