Petersburg, Alaska is a small town located on Mitkof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska. With a population of just 3,259 people according to the 2019 census, Petersburg is one of the smallest towns in Alaska. Despite its size though, Petersburg is full of exciting and unique activities for locals and visitors alike.
For shopping and dining options, Petersburg offers several local businesses such as Scuttlebutt Gifts & Outdoor Gear, Petersen's Floral, and The Raven’s Nest Café. Year-round outdoor activities such as fishing trips in nearby lakes and rivers, whale watching tours, kayak excursions through local bays, or hiking trails can also be found in or near Petersburg.
In addition to outdoor activities and local businesses, Petersburg is home to many demographic organizations such as The Petersburg Indian Association which serves to promote the culture and heritage of the Tlingit people who have lived in Southeast Alaska for thousands of years. Local sporting events are also popular in Petersburg with an annual basketball tournament held at Kayhi High School that draws teams from all over Southeast Alaska.
The population in Petersburg is 3,259. There are 74 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Petersburg is 48.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Petersburg is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Petersburg
- 57.1% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 27.3% are married with children
- 12.2% have children, but are single
Race in Petersburg
- 66.1% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 6.7% are Asian
- 6.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 11.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 7.7% Two or more races
- 1.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander