Petersburg, North Dakota

Petersburg: city in Nelson County, North Dakota.

About

Petersburg is a city located in the county of Nelson in the U.S. state of North Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 29 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 25 inhabitants.

The city was created 142 years ago in 1883.

Petersburg locator map
Location of Petersburg on North Dakota map.

Quick Facts about Petersburg

Population 25 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Dakota (United States)
County Nelson County
Postal code 58272
Phone Area Codes 701
Area 2.7 km2
Latitude & Longitude 48.0111,-98.0015
Altitude 1,532 feet / 467 meters
Establishment January 01, 1884 (142 years ago)
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 22:37:45 (6th November 2026)
Density 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -13.79% (2010-2020)
Weather 23℉ Patchy Fog 7-days weather
Petersburg  North Dakota image
Petersburg North Dakota image

Geography

Petersburg is located at 48°0'40"N 98°0'5"W (48.0111100, -98.0014900).

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Weather

23°F
Patchy Fog
12 mph SSW Overnight

Patchy fog. Mostly cloudy. Low around 23, with temperatures rising to around 27 overnight. South southwest wind around 12 mph.

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Official website of Petersburg

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Petersburg decreased by 13.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 29 - census
2011 28 -3.45% estimation process
2012 28 0% estimation process
2013 28 0% estimation process
2014 28 0% estimation process
2015 27 -3.57% estimation process
2016 26 -3.7% estimation process
2017 26 0% estimation process
2018 26 0% estimation process
2019 26 0% estimation process
2020 25 -3.85% estimation process
Petersburg zip code is 58272. County name: Nelson, County fips: 38063
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Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Petersburg, ND. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DVL Devils Lake Railroad Ave. and Third St. RAIL
GFK Grand Forks 5555 DeMers Avenue RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Petersburg.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Petersburg Post Office Petersburg (ND) 58272

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