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Compare Petersburg to Harrisonburg
This post compares Petersburg, Virginia to Harrisonburg, 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) | Harrisonburg (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,037 | 53,064 |
| Income (median) | $33,843 | $35,826 |
| Home Value (median) | $112,900 | $196,200 |
| White | 17% | 82% |
| Black | 75% | 7% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| With Kids | 25% | 27% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 24 |
| Rentals | 58% | 61% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Petersburg or Harrisonburg?
A: Petersburg has a smaller population count than Harrisonburg: 32037 compared with 53064 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Petersburg or in Harrisonburg?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Petersburg.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Petersburg or Harrisonburg?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Petersburg.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Harrisonburg does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 58% for Petersburg versus 61% for Harrisonburg.
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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