Petersburg
Census-designated place in Boone County, Kentucky
Petersburg is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Boone County, Kentucky, with 500 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aurora, 3.3 miles NW.
- 500residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 6.3 sq miland area · 16.3 km²
- 80 / sq mipopulation density
- 41080ZIP code
About Petersburg
Petersburg is a rural unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Boone County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census Petersburg, along with its surrounding areas that use the 41080 zip code, had a population of 500. It is located on the Ohio River, 25 miles from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Archaeological evidence reveals an ancient Indian settlement was located at Petersburg town site. The first white settlement at Petersburg was Tanner's Station, an outpost founded before 1790. Tanner's station was the first settlement in Boone County, KY. Tanner's Station was renamed Petersburg in 1814.
The Bullittsburg Baptist Church was founded outside the former hamlets of Utzinger and Gainesville/Idewild, east and north of Petersburg, in 1794.
Petersburg contains the Creation Museum, operated by Answers in Genesis.
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Living in Petersburg
- Median household income
- $101,389
- Median home value
- $226,700
- Median age
- 33.4
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Petersburg had 500 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 500 |
|---|---|
| Density | 80 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Petersburg at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Boone County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 500 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.28 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0478° N, 84.8536° W |
| ZIP code | 41080 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2160312 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Petersburg
- Aurora, IN3.3 mi NW
- Lawrenceburg, IN4.3 mi N
- Belleview4.5 mi S
- Rising Sun, IN6.5 mi S
- Greendale, IN7.0 mi N
- Burlington7.3 mi E
- Shawnee, OH7.5 mi NE
- Hebron7.9 mi E
- Francisville7.9 mi NE
- Rabbit Hash8.2 mi S
- Hidden Valley, IN8.3 mi N
- Elizabethtown, OH8.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Petersburg
What county is Petersburg in?
Petersburg is in Boone County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Petersburg, KY?
500 people lived in Petersburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Petersburg, KY?
The ZIP code of Petersburg is 41080.
What is the elevation of Petersburg?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Petersburg?
Aurora (3.3 mi), Lawrenceburg (4.3 mi), Belleview (4.5 mi), Rising Sun (6.5 mi), Greendale (7.0 mi).
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