Petersburg Borough, Alaska
Petersburg Borough: Borough in Alaska, United States
About
Petersburg Borough is a county located in the U.S. state of Alaska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,815 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 3,296 inhabitants. Its county seat is Petersburg. The county was created 12 years ago in 2012.
Quick Facts about Petersburg Borough
| Population : | 3,296 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alaska (United States) |
| Different from : | Petersburg, Petersburg, Petersburg Census Area |
| Area : | 3829 km2 |
| Named for : | Petersburg |
| Capital : | Petersburg |
| Establishment : | January 01, 2013 |
| Time Zone : | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:40:06 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Petersburg Borough is located at 56°45'55"N 133°11'35"W (56.7652900, -133.1931300).
Petersburg Borough map
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The largest city of Petersburg Borough is Kake with a population of 538. Other cities include and Kupreanof population 27. See all Petersburg Borough cities & populated places.
Petersburg Borough Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Petersburg Borough.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kake | 538 | City in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, United States |
| Kupreanof | 27 | City in Petersburg Borough, Alaska, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Petersburg Borough
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Petersburg Borough decreased by 15.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,815 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,255 | -17.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,277 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,291 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,261 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,253 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,260 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,264 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,244 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,266 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,296 | 0.91% | estimation process |
Alaska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 294,356 | The most populous city in Alaska and the center of the Anchorage metropolitan area. |
| Anchorage Municipality | 287,095 | City in Alaska, United States |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 110,213 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 95,651 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | 59,414 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Juneau | 31,974 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Juneau City and Borough | 31,849 | City in and state capital of Alaska, United States |
| Fairbanks | 30,696 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Eagle River | 24,793 | Community in Alaska, USA |
| Badger | 19,482 | Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska |
| Bethel Census Area | 18,437 | Census area in Alaska, United States |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 13,747 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| Kodiak Island Borough | 12,992 | Borough in Alaska, United States |
| College | 12,964 | Census-designated place in Alaska, United States |
| Wasilla | 11,099 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Nome Census Area | 9,909 | Census area in Alaska, United States |
