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Compare Petersburg to Blacksburg
This post compares Petersburg, Virginia to Blacksburg, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Petersburg (city) | Blacksburg (town) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,037 | 44,079 |
| Income (median) | $33,843 | $49,020 |
| Home Value (median) | $112,900 | $286,500 |
| White | 17% | 78% |
| Black | 75% | 4% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| With Kids | 25% | 16% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 22 |
| Rentals | 58% | 69% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Petersburg or Blacksburg?
A: Petersburg has a smaller population count than Blacksburg: 32037 compared with 44079 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Petersburg or in Blacksburg?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Petersburg.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Petersburg or Blacksburg?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Petersburg.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Blacksburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 58% for Petersburg versus 69% for Blacksburg.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Petersburg may include: Portsmouth, Danville, and Hampton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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