Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Petersburg is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small city, Petersburg doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of adults in Petersburg with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 13.68% of adults in Petersburg have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Petersburg in 2022 was $29,466, which is middle income relative to Indiana, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $117,864 for a family of four. However, Petersburg contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Petersburg home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Petersburg residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Petersburg include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Petersburg is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
