Petersburg Borough, Alaska
Petersburg Borough: borough in Alaska, United States
About
Petersburg Borough is a county located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,815 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,296 inhabitants. Its county seat is Petersburg. The county was created 13 years ago in 2012.
County Snapshot
Petersburg Borough at a glance
Petersburg Borough currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alaska counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
KakePopulation 538
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Petersburg Borough
| Population | 3,296 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| Different from | Petersburg, Petersburg, Petersburg Census Area |
| Area | 3829 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 56.7653,-133.1931 |
| Named for | Petersburg |
| Capital | Petersburg |
| Establishment | January 01, 2013 |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time | 02:06:20 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -15.75% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 37℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Petersburg Borough is located at 56°45'55"N 133°11'35"W (56.7652900, -133.1931300).
Petersburg Borough map
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The largest city of Petersburg Borough is Kake with a population of 538. Other cities include and Kupreanof population 27. See all Petersburg Borough cities & populated places.
Petersburg Borough Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Petersburg Borough.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kake | 538 | City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Kupreanof | 27 | City in Petersburg Borough, Alaska, United States |
Weather
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Petersburg Borough
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Petersburg Borough decreased by 15.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,815 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,255 | -17.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,277 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,291 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,261 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,253 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,260 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,264 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,244 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,266 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,296 | 0.91% | estimation process |
Alaska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 294,356 | The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. |
| Anchorage Municipality | 287,095 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 110,213 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 95,651 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 59,414 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Juneau | 31,974 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Juneau City and Borough | 31,849 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks | 30,696 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Eagle River | 24,793 | Community in Alaska, USA |
| Badger | 19,482 | Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska |
| Bethel Census Area | 18,437 | Census area in Alaska, United States |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 13,747 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 12,992 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| College | 12,964 | Census-designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Nome Census Area | 9,909 | Census area in Alaska, United States |