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Petersburg, VA vs Charleston, WV

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- Charleston is 0% more densely populated than Petersburg.
- People are 53.0% more likely to be married in Charleston.
- The Median Age is 4.5 years older in Charleston.
 Petersburg, VACharleston, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,055329,725,481
 Female Population53.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
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 Population - 201032,502  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock53,421285,036,114
 Population - 199038,386  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-20.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,557.393.4
 Land Area22.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Petersburg, VACharleston, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Petersburg, VACharleston, WVUnited States
 White15.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock14.1%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Petersburg, VACharleston, WVUnited States
 Married Population28.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.7%50.2%
 Never Married50.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households14,464  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,47080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,872  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children28.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Petersburg    3 Reviews
Ken · Petersburg, VA
Distorted perception of crime
Over 17 years ago

Petersburg's crime statistics do not accurately reflect the true picture of our city. Unfortunately, cime is crime, but the lack of the most serious random acts of crime  More

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shawn · Petersburg, VA
Petersburg an exciting value for those who want to
Over 18 years ago

Though there are people who rent in petersburg who work in nearby richmond, the rental market is not yet prohibitive in richmond. The real value is for those who want  More

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Larry · Petersburg, VA
Climate
Over 19 years ago

Climate is hot and humid in summer but spring and fall are generally quite nice. Winters are not bad either, it snows occasionally but there is still a lot of sunshine  More

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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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