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Petersburg city, VA: growth, migration and housing
Petersburg city has 33,734 residents, up 1.0% since 2020 (-0.9% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 2,007 households moved in and 1,883 moved out (+124 net), while a net $0.2M of income left. Median household income is $50,698, the median home $189,000 and median rent $1,174 a month.
In Virginia: 75th of 133 counties for 5-year population growth · 38th of 133 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 119th of 133 counties for median household income · 98th of 133 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Petersburg city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County, VA | 399 | $16.2M |
| Richmond city, VA | 228 | $7.9M |
| Prince George County, VA | 168 | $5.9M |
| Hopewell city, VA | 113 | $3.3M |
| Henrico County, VA | 108 | $3.8M |
| Dinwiddie County, VA | 97 | $3.6M |
| Colonial Heights city, VA | 87 | $2.8M |
| Sussex County, VA | 26 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Petersburg city, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County, VA | 356 | $15.6M |
| Prince George County, VA | 176 | $7.2M |
| Richmond city, VA | 136 | $4.4M |
| Dinwiddie County, VA | 130 | $4.7M |
| Hopewell city, VA | 119 | $3.7M |
| Colonial Heights city, VA | 106 | $4.0M |
| Henrico County, VA | 105 | $4.1M |
| Sussex County, VA | 29 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.