Petersburg, VA Employment

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17%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
22%
Household income NAT. AVG.
62%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$24,789$34,967$29,829
Median household income$43,029$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$52,403$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$38,580$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$30,458$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$30,038$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate7.6%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level22.6%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Petersburg is 17% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Petersburg is 22% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Petersburg is 62% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Petersburg is 50% higher than the national average

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      $28,683 $43,029 $86,058
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Petersburg median earnings by income bracket

      Petersburg employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.8%10.8%
      Manufacturing sector18.0%18.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.6%0.6%
      Wholesale & retail services11.3%11.3%
      Public administration6.5%6.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities13.9%13.9%
      Education, health & social services13.6%13.6%
      Other25.2%25.2%

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      Petersburg, VA30,791$43,02922.2%

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      Source: The Petersburg, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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