Petersburg, Indiana
Petersburg: county seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States
About
Petersburg is a city located in the county of Pike in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,383 and a population density of 626 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,299 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Petersburg
| Population | 2,299 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Pike County |
| Postal code | 47567 |
| Phone Area Codes | 812 |
| Area | 3.81 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.4920,-87.2786 |
| Altitude | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Capital city | Petersburg is capital of Pike County |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Petersburg |
| Local time | 15:40:47 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 604 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Petersburg is located at 38°29'31"N 87°16'43"W (38.4919900, -87.2786200).
Petersburg map
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Weather
Partly cloudy. Low around 68, with temperatures rising to around 70 overnight. South southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Petersburg decreased by 3.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,383 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,361 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,366 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,343 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,341 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,325 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,320 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,306 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,318 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,317 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,299 | -0.78% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Petersburg
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People born in Petersburg (6)
People born in Petersburg, including lawyer, politician and diplomat John W. Foster, politician Francis B. Posey, baseball player Joe Wyatt, .
More notable people
- Samuel Hugh Dillin (United States federal judge) he was born in 09/06/1914
- Jason Sturgeon (singer)
- Thomas L. Hisgen (American politician and businessperson) he was born in 26/11/1858
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Petersburg, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152099 | Oakland City University | Oakland City (IN) | 47660-1099 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Petersburg, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Petersburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Post Office | Petersburg (IN) | 47567 |
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- Petersburg, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 460 people.
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Other cities in Pike County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg | 6,703 | County seat in Indiana |
| Union | 2,160 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| Winslow | 829 | Town in Patoka Township, Pike County, Indiana, USA |
| Spurgeon | 201 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Petersburg distances to largest Indiana cities