Petersburg, MN is a small town located in the north of the state and has a population of 262 people as of 2021. It is known for its charming downtown area with a few local businesses that provide goods and services to the community. These businesses include a general store, cafe, antique shop, and hardware store. Petersburg also features year-round outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, and more. The town is also home to many organizations that work to better their community including churches, philanthropies, and non-profits. Local sporting events in Petersburg include baseball games at the community fields during summertime and hockey tournaments at the nearby rink during winter months.
The population in Petersburg is 262. There are 7 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Petersburg is 40.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Petersburg is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Petersburg
- 54.5% are married
- 7.0% are divorced
- 30.8% are married with children
- 3.8% have children, but are single
Race in Petersburg
- 98.3% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander