| 3,741 | (29%) | |
| 1,638 | (13%) | |
| 1,246 | (10%) | |
| 1,243 | (10%) | |
| 1,224 | (9%) | |
| 1,119 | (9%) | |
| 768 | (6%) | |
| 681 | (5%) | |
| 485 | (4%) | |
| 471 | (4%) | |
| 181 | (1%) | |
| 74 | (1%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau - A.C.S 2007
| 32,672 | (100%) | |
| 25,294 | (77%) | |
| 6,802 | (21%) | |
| 493 | (2%) | |
| 84 | (0%) |
Petersburg Virginia's population is estimated to be approximately 32,672. There are 25,294 Black residents which make up 77.40 % of the states' population. The remaining population is made up of 6,802 Whites, 493 Asians, and 84 Others.