Petersburg, TX is a small town located in the southwest part of Texas. With a population of 863 people, Petersburg has a population density of 1,373 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. This small town offers plenty for its locals and visitors alike. Local businesses include restaurants such as JK's Cafe and Frito-Lay Manufacturing Plant; year-round outdoor activities like camping in nearby Lake Brownwood State Park or sitting on the bank of the Clear Fork River; and organizations such as the Petersburg Public Library and Petersburg Rotary Club. For sports fans, there is the annual Baseball Tournament held in Petersburg to support local baseball teams. No matter what your interests are, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this welcoming community.
The population in Petersburg is 863. There are 1,067 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Petersburg is 45.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Petersburg is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Petersburg
- 51.6% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 35.9% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Petersburg
- 34.2% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 63.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.6% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander