How long do people stay in their homes in Petersburg, IN?
25.5% (±8.3 points) of households in Petersburg, IN moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.0% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 25.5% (±8.3 points)
- Since before 2000
- 19.0%
When households in Petersburg moved in
| Moved in | Petersburg | Pike County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 9.4% (±6.6 points) | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 16.1% (±5.1 points) | 13.5% | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 37.6% (±8.9 points) | 36.8% | 39.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 17.9% (±6.3 points) | 16.6% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3.1% (±2.2 points) | 11.1% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 15.9% (±6.4 points) | 17.0% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Petersburg, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Pike County (18.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (23.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Petersburg
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | — | 25.5% (±8.3 points) | — |
| Washington Township (Pike County) | 2.0 mi | 20.4% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Pike County) | 4.1 mi | 28.1% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township (Pike County) | 7.0 mi | 4.7% (±18.3 points) | Lower |
| Harrison Township (Knox County) | 7.1 mi | 14.1% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Pike County) | 7.7 mi | 34.0% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Pike County) | 7.7 mi | 0.0% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Patoka Township (Pike County) | 8.2 mi | 12.8% (±5.1 points) | Lower |
| Veale Township | 8.2 mi | 17.8% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Logan Township (Pike County), IN (4.7%), Harrison Township (Knox County), IN (14.1%), Patoka Township (Pike County), IN (12.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Township (Pike County) | 34.0% (±12.6 points) |
| 2 | Madison Township (Pike County) | 28.1% (±22.1 points) |
| 3 | Petersburg | 25.5% (±8.3 points) |
| 4 | Washington Township (Pike County) | 20.4% (±5.5 points) |
| 5 | Marion Township (Pike County) | 17.1% (±26.2 points) |
| 6 | Monroe Township (Pike County) | 15.2% (±16.5 points) |
| 7 | Winslow | 14.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 | Patoka Township (Pike County) | 12.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 9 | Lockhart Township | 8.8% (±8.3 points) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Pike County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Petersburg
How often do people move in Petersburg?
25.5% of households in Petersburg, IN moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Petersburg have?
19.0% of households in Petersburg have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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