Petersburg, West Virginia
Petersburg: city in West Virginia
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Petersburg is a city located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,467 and a population density of 589 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,683 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Petersburg
| Population | 2,683 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Grant County |
| Postal code | 26847 |
| Phone Area Codes | 304 |
| Area | 4.19 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9926,-79.1239 |
| Altitude | 935 feet / 285, 285 meters |
| Capital city | Petersburg is capital of Grant County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:04:39 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 641 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Petersburg is located at 38°59'33"N 79°7'26"W (38.9926100, -79.1239200).
Petersburg map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Petersburg increased by 8.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,467 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,411 | -2.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,415 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,430 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,436 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,485 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,529 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,584 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,625 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,655 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,683 | 1.04% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Petersburg
1Welton Park
1979 Petersburg Gap Hwy, Petersburg, WV 26847, United States View details
2Grant County Convention-Visitors
126 S Main St, Petersburg, WV 26847, United States View details
Phone: +13042579266
People born in Petersburg (4)
People born in Petersburg, including actress Joan Banks, beauty pageant contestant Kasey Montgomery, writer P. J. Plauger, .
More notable people
- Codie Rohrbaugh (American auto racing driver) he was born in 12/11/1993
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Petersburg, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 438708 | Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Moorefield (WV) | 26836-0000 |
| 481030 | Future Generations University | Franklin (WV) | 26807-0000 |
| 368647 | Mineral County Vocational Technical Center | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
| 237701 | Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Keyser (WV) | 26726 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Petersburg, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Petersburg.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Post Office | Petersburg (WV) | 26847 |
| Cabin Post Office | Cabins (WV) | 26855 |
| Maysvill Post Office | Maysville (WV) | 26833 |
| Moorefield Post Office | Moorefield (WV) | 26836 |
| Old Field Post Office | Old Fields (WV) | 26845 |
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- Petersburg, Illinois city in Menard County, Illinois with a population of 2,190 people.
- Petersburg, Michigan city in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 1,130 people.
- Petersburg, Texas city in Hale County, Texas with a population of 1,111 people.
- Petersburg, Tennessee city located in Lincoln and Marshall County, Tennessee with a population of 576 people.
- Petersburg, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 460 people.
- Petersburg, Nebraska settlement in Nebraska, USA with a population of 306 people.
- Petersburg, Minnesota city in United States of America with a population of 222 people.
- Petersburg, North Dakota city in Nelson County, North Dakota with a population of 25 people.
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bayard | 258 | City in Grant County, West Virginia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Petersburg distances to largest West Virginia cities