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Compare Petersburg to Virginia Beach
This post compares Petersburg, Virginia to Virginia Beach, 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) | Virginia Beach (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,037 | 450,057 |
| Income (median) | $33,843 | $46,553 |
| Home Value (median) | $112,900 | $267,300 |
| White | 17% | 67% |
| Black | 75% | 19% |
| Asian | 1% | 6% |
| With Kids | 25% | 35% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 35 |
| Rentals | 58% | 36% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Petersburg or Virginia Beach?
A: Petersburg has a much smaller population count than Virginia Beach: 32037 compared with 450057 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Petersburg or in Virginia Beach?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Petersburg.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Petersburg or Virginia Beach?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Petersburg.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Petersburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 58% for Petersburg versus 36% for Virginia Beach.
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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